Even the calmest and most peaceful people can be engulfed in misunderstandings. Human beings are complicated creatures and sometimes we can 'cross the wires'. Normally when there are small misunderstandings it usually happens due to innocent mistakes on both sides. Small assumptions that are made can lead to poor communication, which will lead to misunderstandings.
Sometimes they can be the silliest things, but if not fixed they can turn into big problems out of control. This can even cause problems with friends, families, or even coworkers or your boss. Here are some smart ways to fix those misunderstandings.
Be careful with written messages
We are currently very used to communicating through written messages (emails, WhatsApp messages, etc.), it is a common form of daily communication. But it is a communication trap and many people get caught in this trap.
How many times has a written message made you feel bad? Written words lack emotions no matter how many emoticons you want to put. If there is something that has made you feel bad about a written message, it is better that you wait to speak it face to face with the person who has written it, you will avoid many troubles.
Don't get carried away by your emotions
An overreaction can tear an emotional communication into a thousand pieces. If you feel like you are being insulted, judged or in some way that makes you feel bad, then you should think before you react. Take a deep breath and then check the facts. Not everything is as much as it seems at first.
If for whatever reason you already have anxiety or stress, or perhaps a bad mood, this may affect your understanding of words differently than they really are. Although you cannot change your emotions, it is a good idea to be aware of them to make a difference in your behavior.
Keep things simple
On many occasions things are much simpler than they seem to us. On many occasions, too much importance is given to things that really do not have it. If there is something that bothers you or that you think is important, ask all the questions you need to clear your mind and ask and react in the most appropriate way possible.
Take into account the points of view
To avoid misunderstandings, it is also important to take your points of view into account. In this sense, it is necessary that you take into account the points of view of others and that you respect them even if you do not share them. In the same way, you should make sure that others also take your views into account and your way of seeing things.
When a misunderstanding is addressed with an open mind and a good attitude, almost anything can be resolved if you really want to resolve it. If you haven't overreacted and didn't say something that you may regret, then that little misunderstanding is sure to be fixed easier than you thought.