Primer on personal communication

Surprisingly this is one the most ignored aspects of our day-to-day interactions. There are various terms to name this ad hoc phenomenon. Banter, chatter, ice breaking, etc. Not everybody would find this interesting but by far (in my opinion) this is a great way of setting a backdrop for interests, expectations, trust and good will. There are no rules in general. It can start with a casual remark and may go all the way till friendships. No do's and dont's. It helps a lot being yourself and just let the conversation flow along. No time or scope or limits, it can keep going on and on. What works the best is being candid and being true to yourself. Like this blog, I think it will be mostly without an agenda to start with. It goes on and on about sharing various thoughts on life-style, family, friends, interests, beliefs, work, wit, humour... blah-blah. What is interesting is the way each conversation builds up. I'm sure each of us are capable in our own ways for driving this talk. My numerous conversations with co-passengers, colleagues, neighbours, business partners, friends or cousins each are unique and special in their own way. More than the verbal, the non-verbal cues have loads to say. A half minded grin of a new person in the lift, a frowned cashier in a busy counter, a pink smile that springs from a blushing girl, are some memories that come to me. So, dear readers, never mind! Keep communicating. All you need to do is to simply (!?) speak your heart out! That's a mini explanation for my animated grin. :-)