The Tiny Signs: communicating differently

The Tiny Signs: communicating differently

Everyone can communicate – you might think. We talk, we write, we gesticulate, we share information. Yet when you think about it, how often do we feel that something is lost behind the words? Or how often are we touched by a small gesture that says more than any sentence? Communication is not just words. It is a delicate, invisible web that connects us. Let’s see what it means in our everyday lives!

The Sounds We Can’t Hear

A cup of steaming coffee on the table. Your conversation partner suddenly pulls away a little when you speak. He says nothing, yet you sense something is wrong. That’s communication. It’s not the words, but the posture, the small movements, the glances that give you away.

The majority of people in conversations not only listen to what the other person is saying, but also watch every movement of the other person – whether consciously or unconsciously. It’s these emotions that often tell us more about ourselves than we admit.

When the Words are Diminished

Think of a really profound moment from your life. It could be a goodbye, a reunion, or even a big realisation. In moments like these, words often become completely meaningless. It’s a smile, a touch, or even the silences that remain.

Silence is not a lack of communication. Silence can be an infinitely honest response or a space that gives room to emotions. Silence is when people are close enough to each other that they do not need words.

How can we learn to understand each other?

The essence of communication is not how much we say, but how much we understand. But how can we understand each other better?

1. Pay attention to the details: an averted gaze, a nervous stamp of the feet, or even a sigh can tell the story. The truth is in the details.
2. Dare to be quiet: Most people are uncomfortable in silence, but it is in silence that true understanding is born.
3. Ask, don’t assume: people have stories to tell, and often all it takes is a good question to get them to share them with you.
4. Make room for emotions: Sometimes it’s what we can’t put into words that matters most. Creating a safe space is the greatest gift you can give.

The Power of Real Communication

The world is fast-paced and we are increasingly drifting towards quick, superficial relationships. Messages are shortened, and deep conversations are lost due to lack of time. But perhaps that is why it is more important than ever to notice the moments that are not words.

Communication is not a tool we use – it is the fabric that binds us together. A sincere look, an unexpected laugh, a quiet thank you are all threads of that fabric. If we notice these threads and learn to respect them, we will truly understand each other.

Concluding thoughts

We don’t have to answer every question in words, and we don’t have to talk about every feeling. Sometimes it is enough to just be there, to listen and be open to the other person’s story. Because the point of communication is not to say everything – but to understand what is not being said.

When was the last time you felt understood without words?

Attila Jezsó

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