Come On, Speak to Me

Before writing about a topic, thinking, talking, and fantasy writing transpires for days. Then, dictionary.com provides a definition for the main words that have been running through the head. The left-brain needs to communicate with the right-brain more so that these steps are reversed. Communication¹ has been the issue bouncing around in grey matter for some time. Many thoughts and concerns have tried to determine whether the correct amount of water, oxygen, and fuel have been available to assist in all that needs to be happening. The reader will be the final judge.
One-way communication is a concern. Someone makes a comment and there is "dead silence," if there is such a thing. Guilt lies on these shoulders but that is a difficult habit to break. Nevertheless, it must be broken. When someone makes a comment, the listener needs to say something, at least nod his or her head, or at least smile. Nonverbal communication is better than no communication.
Many people have this crazy habit. It’s annoying in one-on-one conversation and it could have changed history. An acorn falls on Chicken Licken's head in an English fable and she says, “The sky is falling in.” If Cocky Lockey looks at her with a blank stare, that pretty much ends that conversation and the fable dies. Thank goodness, Cocky Lockey speaks up and everyone escapes from an enemy and live happily ever after.
      This blank stare response in a group meeting can be rather embarrassing. A discussion is going on and a participant says, “Similar programs have caused problems in at least one other community that had low income families.” Once again, six other participations were completely silent.
      In both examples, the communication was negative. Appropriate questions and comments usually eliminate embarrassment and hard feelings. Questions and comments also show respect to speakers. Respectful two-way communication is always preferred to awkward one-way communication. Adding a smile and eye contact are personal touches that help to make the communication more effective.

¹The exchange of thoughts, messages, or information, as by speech, signals, writing, or behavior