1 . Emoji(表情符号) and Workplace Communication
In Asia, messaging platforms are growing rapidly, with users in the hundreds of millions, both at work and play.
Written communications can often read as cold and dull. Using emojis can add humor and feeling, keeping intention clear.
In any given office, employees can range from age 22 to 70 and beyond, and finding common ground in communication style can be a challenge.
There is also the matter of tone(语气). Who hasn’t received an email so annoying that it ruined an entire day?
A.Message with emojis feel more conversational |
B.Even a formal email can seem cold and unfriendly |
C.Sending smiling faces to colleagues may seem strange |
D.The popularity of these platforms is spreading globally |
E.Giving employees the tools enables them to communicate honestly |
F.Studies show that friendlier communication leads to a happier workplace |
G.An easy way to bring all work generations together is with a chat platform |
Every day, in hundreds of ordinary situations, actions speak far louder than words. We talk with our mouth, but we communicate with our facial expressions, our tone of voice and our whole body.
By understanding how to use body language, you can communicate more effectively. Here is how:
Work on your handshake.
Use eye contact. Eye contact is very important in forming an impression of someone. You should have the ability to keep direct eye contact if you want to be taken seriously. But some people feel uncomfortable when it is too strong.
Be yourself. Nonverbal (非言语的) messages come from deep inside you, from your own sense of self-respect. If you are comfortable with yourself, it shows.
A.Use hand gestures carefully. |
B.Pay attention to your body-talk. |
C.A mirror can be useful to examine facial expressions. |
D.People who know who they are have a relaxed way of talking and moving. |
E.In the business world, the handshake shows important messages about power. |
F.Understanding body language is one of the most useful skills you can develop. |
G.To avoid this problem, change your focus so that you look at somewhere between the eyes and the chin. |