Good Communication

After class today I was thinking about all of the ways my family has good and bad communication. I think personalities tend to get in the way of good communication. For example, in my family my sister is extremely sensitive while I am more sarcastic and like to joke around. That puts a toll on our communication because I think she is being ridiculous when she is so sensitive and she thinks I am being mean when I joke around. This is where you must be aware of your other family members and how they feel. I need to not joke around as much and she needs to understand that when I say things I am just joking around. There has to be a lot of give and take with families in order for them to be healthy.
During class we talked about cultural differences with communication. I find this very interesting. This is something we all have to understand and be aware of as our world becomes more and more globalized. I plan to study abroad in France and before going there I need to understand what kinds of body language is polite and respectful. These kinds of things affect every, even within families. Communication is everywhere and it is a necessity. That is why we all must learn how to communicate with all kinds of personalities and cultures.