Communication is like a Kitchen Knife

Just like how you handle a kitchen knife, you can either drive it into someone else’s chest, ending their life, or slice a bunch of ingredients to make a delicious meal for one person or more, thus extending their life.

Now let me elaborate. Basically, this entry is about “Why communication is Important”, I’m tasked to write or type an article about it, pondering about a thing is one of my habits, others prefer to distract themselves with their phone whenever there’s nothing else to do, while I, on the other hand, I like to stare blankly into space and contemplate.

And now back to the bolded statement in the previous paragraph. Why is Communication important? (Although I’m tempted to state my own opinion and experience, have some facts first):

• “I believe good communication is the key to a good relationship”
• “It can help someone to understand what another person is saying. It also means that they can express their own needs and concerns.”
• “Think about it … how do the best leaders motivate and inspire their people? Through clear communication.” - Communication: The most important key to leadership success
• “communication improves culture of learning organisations and the behaviour of individual attitude which sharpens the confidence levels of he or she”

These are just some examples of the many merits of meeting a moderate or manifolds amount of mankind, and I agree to all of them.

Communication is powerful, take it away from a military base and it can leave a whole country defenseless, it could mean life and death as we know it.

“Considering how often poorly chosen words can lead to friction and arguments between family, friends or even strangers”

and may I add:

“You may choose your words like a connoisseur, And polish it up with art, But the word that sways, and stirs, and stays, Is the word that comes from the heart” - Ella Wheeler Wilcox

I believe all of these had proven my statement, communication is a really good thing, feel free to use it but remember to handle it carefully according to your purpose.
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http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_are_the_uses_of_communication
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/christophers/2013/06/choosing-your-words-wisely-insights-on-improving-communication-skills/