week 4 post 2
Week 4 post 2
The ability to effectively communicate, overcome and trust is incredibly vital aspects of Human nature; although many people do not always see the importance of these skills in a very fast-paced, unforgiving society. Humans are extremely social beings with firm opinions, so there is bound to be conflict. However, conflict does not always need to be harmful, and there are ways to work around things, so there are lessened levels of conflict. Cooperation is such a vital part of relationships, jobs, and a functional society in general. Cooperation is even crucial to nature from large mammals down to the smallest cell that exists. Everything must work together to form a cohesive, functional world. For example, many ant colonies form a system which includes lines and entrances to be able to collect the most food possible while ensuring their survival; they are a great example of why cooperation is essential because these simple creatures have been able to exist for millions of years simply because of cooperation. Cooperation can be more closely related to the typical human life in things such as collaborative Wikipedia articles, forming lines for the bathroom, getting a project done for school, or even a meal at a restaurant. However, cooperation can quickly fall apart when people lose patience and trust. It breaks down when people are no longer willing to listen and work with their peers. This lack of unity begins to occur when people become self-consumed and only worried about the negative impacts this situation could have on them. This can elevate already high-stress situations even more. For example, a person stuck in traffic might start to be impatient and then begin driving more recklessly; this, in turn, could cause a terrible accident that could create more traffic or in the worst-case injury or death. All because some person becomes too consumed with their life and priorities to consider other people and the fundamental cooperation it takes to be a driver on the road. While it is essential to try and cooperate, conflict is a natural part of human nature and so understanding how to respond and react is very important. While many people may want to distance themselves and express anger after or at the end of a conflict, it is more rewarding and natural to make peace and reconcile. This is why there is a built-in sense of embarrassment in humans; it is there to signal that that person is uncomfortable while the body language allows them to be vulnerable so that they person inducing that embarrassment can stop and make peace with this person. It allows for an opening to apologize, which is vital to maintain a cooperative understanding community.
This is important because it allows for an opening to apologize and forgive, which is an essential part of maintaining a cooperative, trusting society. Because conflict is inevitable and people will not be able to see eye to eye on everything is important to be able to both apologize and forgive. Many people make apologies that are passive, dismissive, and incomplete, and these apologies do nothing to clear the air or fix anything; instead, they can sometimes cause further issues. Many people offer half-hearted apologies, or they make apologies that undermine the victim. Using wording like, “for whatever I did,” “mistakes were made,” “If mistakes have been made,” “to the degree you were hurt,” which do not make clear that the person has acknowledged they were at fault. To make a sufficient and sincere apology, it must include acknowledgment of the offense; explanation; expressions of remorse, shame and humility; and reparation. Without all of these steps, the victim may feel more hurt or that they genuinely cannot forgive the person because they have not learned from their mistakes. It is imperative that people can forgive because not only does it lead to a more collaborative and peaceful community, it also leads to better health among both parties. Holding all of that negative luggage can be very detrimental to the mental and physical health of people. Apologies allow people to feel closure, whereas a fake apology or no apology at all would allow that issue to eat people up. This apology is essential to one of the most critical skills a person can have, which is forgiveness. This is essentially what allows the world to continue in a healthy and productive way. Forgiveness is important because it does not dismiss or condone the past, but it brings things to ease and understanding, restoring the balance in relationships and situations. This leads to greater overall health and happiness, which is the ultimate goal.
The ability to effectively communicate, overcome and trust is incredibly vital aspects of Human nature; although many people do not always see the importance of these skills in a very fast-paced, unforgiving society. Humans are extremely social beings with firm opinions, so there is bound to be conflict. However, conflict does not always need to be harmful, and there are ways to work around things, so there are lessened levels of conflict. Cooperation is such a vital part of relationships, jobs, and a functional society in general. Cooperation is even crucial to nature from large mammals down to the smallest cell that exists. Everything must work together to form a cohesive, functional world. For example, many ant colonies form a system which includes lines and entrances to be able to collect the most food possible while ensuring their survival; they are a great example of why cooperation is essential because these simple creatures have been able to exist for millions of years simply because of cooperation. Cooperation can be more closely related to the typical human life in things such as collaborative Wikipedia articles, forming lines for the bathroom, getting a project done for school, or even a meal at a restaurant. However, cooperation can quickly fall apart when people lose patience and trust. It breaks down when people are no longer willing to listen and work with their peers. This lack of unity begins to occur when people become self-consumed and only worried about the negative impacts this situation could have on them. This can elevate already high-stress situations even more. For example, a person stuck in traffic might start to be impatient and then begin driving more recklessly; this, in turn, could cause a terrible accident that could create more traffic or in the worst-case injury or death. All because some person becomes too consumed with their life and priorities to consider other people and the fundamental cooperation it takes to be a driver on the road. While it is essential to try and cooperate, conflict is a natural part of human nature and so understanding how to respond and react is very important. While many people may want to distance themselves and express anger after or at the end of a conflict, it is more rewarding and natural to make peace and reconcile. This is why there is a built-in sense of embarrassment in humans; it is there to signal that that person is uncomfortable while the body language allows them to be vulnerable so that they person inducing that embarrassment can stop and make peace with this person. It allows for an opening to apologize, which is vital to maintain a cooperative understanding community.
This is important because it allows for an opening to apologize and forgive, which is an essential part of maintaining a cooperative, trusting society. Because conflict is inevitable and people will not be able to see eye to eye on everything is important to be able to both apologize and forgive. Many people make apologies that are passive, dismissive, and incomplete, and these apologies do nothing to clear the air or fix anything; instead, they can sometimes cause further issues. Many people offer half-hearted apologies, or they make apologies that undermine the victim. Using wording like, “for whatever I did,” “mistakes were made,” “If mistakes have been made,” “to the degree you were hurt,” which do not make clear that the person has acknowledged they were at fault. To make a sufficient and sincere apology, it must include acknowledgment of the offense; explanation; expressions of remorse, shame and humility; and reparation. Without all of these steps, the victim may feel more hurt or that they genuinely cannot forgive the person because they have not learned from their mistakes. It is imperative that people can forgive because not only does it lead to a more collaborative and peaceful community, it also leads to better health among both parties. Holding all of that negative luggage can be very detrimental to the mental and physical health of people. Apologies allow people to feel closure, whereas a fake apology or no apology at all would allow that issue to eat people up. This apology is essential to one of the most critical skills a person can have, which is forgiveness. This is essentially what allows the world to continue in a healthy and productive way. Forgiveness is important because it does not dismiss or condone the past, but it brings things to ease and understanding, restoring the balance in relationships and situations. This leads to greater overall health and happiness, which is the ultimate goal.
How do you think we can teach effective communication in school, especially now in our digital age with so many people not interacting face to face as much?
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