Emotional Appeal: A Communication Tip

In one way or another, we all want to feel good. We strive for that high-on-life feeling and when we hit it, nothing gets in our way. Have you ever felt immediate chemistry with a friend, teacher, lover or random stranger? There's an emotional connection. There's actual familiarity and rapport. When we don't have that instant connection, however, we have to look for ways to create it. Perhaps we both come from a family of eight; we both speak more than four languages; or we are both working mothers. These kinds of emotional appeals help us build empathy for one another. Our conversations and overall communication become rich. The meaning is much deeper than the message itself because we are relating on more than one level. Look for the underlying feelings that the people around you may have by asking good open-ended questions. To be added to Lanartco's Communication Performance Tip of the Week, please connect to this link or send your email address to info@lanartco.com.