Expert: How to Break the Communication Barriers Caused by Wearing Masks- Chinadaily.com.cn

Although wearing a mask can help you isolate the virus, it also hides its expression and causes communication problems. How can we maintain smooth communication and smooth communication while wearing a mask? Come and see what the experts say.

Communicate with the eyes

Facial expressions are the main way that people display emotions and decipher the feelings of others. Happiness, sadness, disgust, fear, and surprise can be communicated only through facial expressions. But when part of the face is masked, it becomes more difficult to recognize these signs.

Facial expressions are the main way that people express their feelings and interpret the feelings of others. Feelings of happiness, sadness, disgust, fear, and surprise can be conveyed only through facial expressions. But if part of the face is covered by a mask, it is more difficult to identify these clues.

If you can’t read someone else’s emotional state, your ability to empathize with that person may be compromised. Similarly, if your own mask hides your emotional state, others may not be able to empathize with you. Wearing a mask can also make you feel more distracted and self-conscious, further weakening your connection to others.

If you cannot interpret the emotional state of others, your ability to be considerate of others can be seriously compromised. Similarly, if your mask covers your emotional state, others may not be able to sympathize with you. Wearing a mask can also make you feel more upset and uncomfortable, further weakening your bond with others.

Fortunately, you can regain some control over communication by working with what you have left: your eyes. If you want to increase understanding with a masked individual, you have to look him in the eye, which may be easier said than done. Eye contact triggers self-awareness, consumes additional brain energy, and becomes uncomfortable after just three seconds. But keep in mind that eye contact can also make you appear smarter and more trustworthy.

Fortunately, you can regain control of communication using your eyes that are not covered by a mask. If you want to improve your understanding of maskers, you have to look them in the eye, but easier said than done. Eye contact can make people uncomfortable, consume additional brain energy, and make people uncomfortable in just three seconds. But remember, eye contact will also make you look smarter and more confident.

Use body language to communicate

You may be surprised at how much information your body transmits.

You may be surprised at how much information your body transmits.

For example, when someone is happy, they stand taller and raise their head; when they are sad, they stoop and lower their heads; and when they are angry, their whole body becomes tense. Learning how people use their bodies to convey emotion can help reduce the uncertainty you feel when communicating with someone wearing a mask.

For example, when someone is happy, they will raise their head; when someone is sad, they will be dejected; when someone is angry, their whole body will tense up. Understanding how people use their bodies to convey feelings can help reduce uncertainty when communicating with maskers.

Also be aware of your own body language. When engaging in conversation, you can appear more attentive by turning your body toward the person, leaning, or nodding. To let someone else know that you want to start talking, straighten your posture, raise your index finger, or nod more often. Finally, keep in mind that mimicking someone else’s posture can increase how much they like you and even agree with you.

You should also pay attention to your body language. When talking to someone, you can appear more focused by turning your body towards someone, leaning forward, or nodding your head. If you want the other person to know that you are going to speak, you can straighten up, raise your index finger, or nod your head more often. Finally, you should know that imitating the posture of another person can increase the goodwill of others towards you and even identify more with you.

Make good use of your voice

Don’t forget the impact of your voice. It’s not just what you say, it’s how you say it. Along with the actual words, you also use volume, tone, and pauses to convey your message. For example, a lower-pitched whisper may denote sadness or insecurity, while a higher-pitched scream may show anger or intensity.

Don’t forget the power of your own voice. What matters is not only what you say, but also how you speak. In addition to speaking words, you can also use volume, pitch, and pause to convey information. For example, whispering can mean sadness or insecurity, while yelling can express anger or tension.

If you feel the need to speak louder, be aware that raising your voice can alter the message you are trying to send. Changing the tone of your voice can change the entire conversation, so instead of increasing the volume, try improving your enunciation.

If you feel like you need to speak louder, keep in mind that increasing the volume may change the message you are trying to convey. Changing the tone of your speech will change the whole conversation, so you can try to make your pronunciation clearer instead of increasing the volume.

Tips to improve communication when wearing a mask

Before your next interaction with a friend, think of ways to improve your connection. Pull your hair back so they can see your eyes clearly and find a quiet place to talk. Use your body and voice to convey the emotions that you fear your mask may hide. Perhaps most importantly, don’t expect it to come out perfectly. As in any conversation, mistakes will be made.

Before interacting with your friends the next time, think of ways to improve your communication with others. Slide your hair back so they can see your eyes clearly and find a quiet place to talk. Use your body and voice to express your feelings about being covered by a mask. Perhaps most importantly, don’t expect communication to be perfect. Any kind of dialogue can make mistakes.

When someone can’t understand you, try rephrasing your statement, say it a little more slowly, and enunciate more. If you are having trouble understanding another person, try asking closed questions, such as “Do you want to go to the park?” instead of open ones, like “Where do you want to go?”

If someone can’t understand you, you can try speaking differently, slow down, and make your pronunciation clearer. If you understand that others are strenuous, try asking closed questions, such as “Do you want to go to the park?” Instead of open-ended questions, like “Where do you want to go?”

Of course, continue with the proper measures to stay safe, but don’t neglect your relationships as a consequence. Social distance doesn’t have to mean socially distant.

In any case, continue to take appropriate measures to ensure your safety, but do not neglect your relationship because of this. Social isolation does not necessarily mean social distancing.

English source: The Conversation

Translation and editing: Danny