Augmenting Communication Skills: Essential in Leading

to Up-gradation of Living Standards

Dr. Radhika Kapur

Abstract

From the stage of early childhood, throughout the lives of the individuals, they need
to augment information in terms of communication skills. These need to be put into operation
within and outside the homes. Furthermore, one needs to be well-informed in terms of certain
factors, i.e. politeness, decency, respectfulness and courteousness. These need to be
reinforced in order to make communication processes efficient and meaningful. These are
essential on the part of both, senders and receivers of information. These are required to be
put into operation in a well-ordered and disciplined manner. As a consequence, one will
render an important contribution in putting into operation communication processes in an
effective manner. This is the key in generating information in terms of various types of
subjects and concepts. Furthermore, one will be able to obtain answers to all types of
questions and clarify all types of issues. Within personal and professional lives, as a
consequence of putting into operation communication processes in an effective manner, one
will contribute in carrying out all tasks in a successful manner. Hence, it is well-understood,
augmenting communication skills is regarded to be of utmost significance in leading to
progression. Therefore, it is well-understood, augmenting communication skills is essential in
leading to up-gradation of living standards. The main concepts that are taken into account in
this research paper are, understanding the meaning and significance of communication skills,
objectives of augmenting communication skills and measures to be put into practice in
augmenting communication skills.

Keywords: Communication Ethics, Communication Skills, Confidence, Information,

Job Duties, Living Standards, Up-gradation, Well-organized

Introduction

The individuals are different from each other in terms of number of factors, i.e. castes,
creeds, races, religions, ethnicities, genders, age groups, occupations, educational
qualifications, personality traits, communities and socio-economic backgrounds. In spite of
these differences, the individuals have one of the major goals of leading to up-gradation of
overall standards of living. In order to achieve this goal, the augmenting of communication
skills is regarded to be of utmost significance (Doyle, 2019). The individuals are required to
put these into operation within personal and professional lives. These are facilitating in
augmenting information in terms of various types of subjects and concepts; exchanging
different types of ideas and viewpoints; obtaining answers to all types of questions that are
overwhelming and clarifying doubts in terms of various types of subjects and concepts.
Hence, leading to up-gradation of communication skills is regarded to be of utmost
significance in promoting enhancement of overall standards of living. Therefore, within and
outside the homes, their meaning and significance is acknowledged on a comprehensive
basis.

Within the course of putting into operation communication processes, it is necessary

to be well-equipped in terms of communication ethics, i.e. making use of polite language and
decent words; treating others with respect and courtesy; depicting the traits of helpfulness and
co-operation; reinforcing the traits of honesty, efficiency and truthfulness and possessing an
approachable nature and an amiable attitude. The communication ethics need to be
acknowledged and put into operation when one communicates with individuals within and
outside the homes. As a consequence, the communication processes are implemented in an
effective manner (Communication in the Modern World, n.d.). Hence, from the stage of early
childhood, throughout the lives of the individuals, they need to be well-informed in terms of
communication ethics. The family members within homes and educators within schools are
vested with the authority and responsibility of imparting information among individuals in
terms of communication ethics. Furthermore, in order to achieve success in one’s lives, these
are to be put into practice in a well-organized and satisfactory manner. Therefore, it is well-
understood, communication ethics are important in order to achieve success in one’s lives.

Understanding the Meaning and Significance of Communication

Skills

The individuals, who are speaking need to be well-informed in terms of

communication ethics. Furthermore, these are required to be put into operation in an effective
manner. In addition, it is necessary for the individuals to lead to up-gradation of listening
skills. The receivers of information need to put into operation the listening skills and maintain
eye contact. As a consequence of listening, they need to respond in an effective manner. As a
consequence of maintaining eye contact, the individuals will be able to put into operation
communication processes in an effective manner.

One of the important aspects that needs to be taken into account is, one needs to make
sure that other person has completed his or her sentence, than one should begin speaking. In
addition, nodding periodically is a positive gesture, which enables the individuals to
understand each other in an effective manner. Furthermore, the communication processes
needs to take place in a polite and decent manner. In addition, both individuals and groups of
individuals involved needs to treat each other with respect and courtesy. As a consequence of
acknowledging and implementing all these factors, one will be able to render an important
contribution in leading to up-gradation of listening skills. Therefore, individuals are able to
acquire an efficient understanding of the meaning and significance of communication skills,
when they are putting emphasis on leading to up-gradation of listening skills.

Non-verbal communication is the communication that takes place through body

language, gestures, eye contact and tone of voice. When individuals are communicating with
each other, they make sure, they maintain body language, gestures, eye contact and tone of
voice in an appropriate manner. Furthermore, efforts need to be made to make sure, there is
not any kind of negativity in these. One of the important aspects that needs to be taken into
account is, one should not cross arms while putting into operation effective communication
processes. This signifies that one is a closed person. The closed person is the person, who is
not willing to communicate with others. He or she prefers to keep to himself or herself and
turns out to be introvert by nature. When the individuals are putting emphasis on reinforcing
communication skills and interactive abilities, they need to acknowledge the meaning and
significance of non-verbal communication.

Within personal and professional lives of the individuals, when they are interacting
with family members, friends, relatives, neighbours, educators, employers, colleagues,
classmates and service providers, they need to acknowledge the importance of non-verbal
communication. This is the type of communication, which is put into operation by the
individuals on a comprehensive basis. When the individuals are communicating with each
other face to face, they will render an important contribution in carrying out different types of
job duties and responsibilities in a well-organized manner, as they are able to contribute
efficiently in augmenting their knowledge and understanding in terms of various subjects and
concepts. Hence, non-verbal communication acquires prominence. Therefore, one is able to
acquire an understanding of the meaning and significance of communication skills, when
they are focusing on enhancing non-verbal communication.

The communication processes are put into operation in terms of various types of
subjects and concepts. These are manageable to understand and there are occurrences of
various types of dilemmas and challenging situations. Hence, the traits of clarity and
conciseness need to be taken into account. Clarity is referred to clearness, lucidity and
precision. On the other hand, conciseness is referred to brevity, shortness and curtness. As a
consequence of acknowledging and implementing these traits, they need to ensure, the
communication processes are put into operation in a well-organized and disciplined manner.
Furthermore, the communication processes are considered to be essential in reinforcing
contacts with individuals and bringing about improvements in one’s overall standards of
living. One of the important aspects that needs to be taken into account is, all types of tasks
and activities will be carried out in a well-organized and satisfactory manner.

Within personal lives of the individuals and within professional lives, i.e. educational
institutions of all levels and in various types of employment settings, they need to
communicate the information in a clear and concise manner. This is essential in order to
augment information in terms of various types of subjects and concepts. Furthermore, the
receivers will be able to understand the information in a well-organized and satisfactory
manner. As a consequence, they will be able to contribute in an efficient manner in doing
well in their job duties and generating desired outcomes. One of the important aspects is,
individuals will render an important contribution in carrying out all tasks and activities in a
successful manner. Therefore, an understanding of the meaning and significance of
communication skills is acquired, when traits of clarity and conciseness are reinforced.

Objectives of Augmenting Communication Skills

The communication processes are put into operation in terms of various types of
subjects and concepts. Furthermore, the individuals also work diligently in putting forward
their questions and clarifying their doubts in terms of various types of subjects and concepts.
Hence, throughout the lives of the individuals, communication skills need to be honed. These
are manageable to understand and there are occurrences of various types of dilemmas and
challenging situations. When individuals are not able to solve these on their own, they will
contribute in an efficient manner in leading to up-gradation of communication skills. The
individuals are required to put communication skills into operation within personal and
professional lives (Communication Skills and Personality Development, 2020).

These are facilitating in augmenting information in terms of various types of subjects

and concepts; exchanging different types of ideas and viewpoints; obtaining answers to all
types of questions and clarifying doubts in terms of various types of subjects and concepts. In
order to carry out various types of job duties and responsibilities in a successful manner
within personal lives and to enhance one’s career prospects within professional lives, it is
necessary to put into operation communication processes in a satisfactory manner. Hence,
leading to up-gradation of communication skills is regarded to be of utmost significance in
promoting enhancement of overall personality traits and standards of living. When
conducting research on communication skills, it is necessary to be well-informed in terms of
objectives. Therefore, objectives of augmenting communication skills are stated as follows:

1. Possessing sufficient amount of information.

2. Making use of polite language and decent words.
3. Treating others with respect and courtesy.
4. Depicting the traits of helpfulness and co-operation.
5. Reinforcing the traits of honesty, efficiency and truthfulness
6. Possessing an approachable nature and an amiable attitude.
7. Not possessing any types of negative feelings in terms of anybody.
8. Forming cordial and amiable terms and relationships with others.
9. Developing mutual understanding with others.
10. Forming positive viewpoints in terms of various factors and individuals.
11. Reinforcing a constructive approach.
12. Being well-informed in terms of job duties and responsibilities.
13. Being well-equipped regarding methodologies and procedures.
14. Generating information in terms of pioneering methods and materials.
15. Taking out sufficient amount of time for all tasks and activities.
16. Honing analytical and critical-thinking skills.
17. Coping with various types of dilemmas and challenging situations.
18. Putting in efforts to one’s best abilities.
19. Possessing the abilities to work under stress.
20. Carrying out job duties and responsibilities in a well-organized manner.
 Measures to be put into practice in Augmenting Communication
Skills

An aimless life is a meaningless life, hence, all individuals, belonging to all

occupations, communities, categories and socio-economic backgrounds have different types
of goals and objectives to achieve. These are, acquisition of good-quality education;
promoting enhancement of one’s career prospects; getting engaged in employment
opportunities; augmenting various types of skills and abilities; promoting good health,
physically and psychologically; managing financial, human, technical, material and
information resources; making provision of infrastructure, amenities and facilities; forming
an effective social circle, comprising of family and community members; leading to up-
gradation of overall personality traits and promoting enhancement of overall standards of
living. Hence, when the individuals are wholeheartedly committed towards achievement of
different types of goals and objectives, they need to put emphasis on leading to up-gradation
of communication skills. These need to be put into operation in an effective manner with
individuals within and outside the homes (Directions of Communication in the Organizations,
2020).

From the stage of early childhood, throughout the lives of the individuals, they need
to augment information in terms of various types of measures, which would be facilitating in
leading to up-gradation of communication skills and interactive abilities. The measures are
manageable as well as complicated; these are put into operation in more amount of time or
can be less time-consuming and these are put into operation on one’s own or through
obtaining support and help from others. One of the important aspects that needs to be taken
into account is, all types of measures are put into operation in a positive manner. Therefore,
measures to be put into practice in augmenting communication skills are stated as follows:

Being well-informed regarding Communication Ethics

Within the course of putting into operation communication processes, it is necessary

to be well-equipped in terms of communication ethics, i.e. making use of polite language and
decent words; treating others with respect and courtesy; making provision of factual
information; possessing sufficient amount of information in terms of subjects and concepts;
depicting the traits of helpfulness and co-operation; reinforcing the traits of honesty,
efficiency and truthfulness and possessing an approachable nature and an amiable attitude.
The communication ethics need to be acknowledged and put into operation when one
communicates with individuals within and outside the homes. As a consequence, the
communication processes are implemented in an effective manner.

Hence, from the stage of early childhood, throughout the lives of the individuals, they
need to be well-informed in terms of communication ethics. The family members within
homes and educators within schools are vested with the authority and responsibility of
imparting information among individuals in terms of communication ethics. Furthermore, in
order to achieve success in one’s lives, these are to be put into practice in a well-organized
and satisfactory manner. Therefore, being well-informed regarding communication ethics is
considered as one of the indispensable measures to be put into practice in augmenting
communication skills.

Honing Listening Skills

It is necessary for the individuals, belonging to all age groups, categories and socio-
economic backgrounds to lead to up-gradation of listening skills. The receivers of
information need to put into operation the listening skills and maintain eye contact. As a
consequence of listening, they need to respond in an effective manner. As a consequence of
maintaining eye contact, the individuals will be able to put into operation communication
processes in an effective manner.

One of the important aspects that needs to be taken into account is, one needs to make
sure that other person has completed his or her sentence, than one should begin speaking. In
addition, nodding periodically is a positive gesture, which enables the individuals to
understand each other’s needs and requirements in an effective manner. Furthermore, the
communication processes needs to take place in a polite and decent manner. In addition, both
individuals or groups of individuals involved needs to treat each other with respect and
courtesy. As a consequence of acknowledging and implementing all these factors, one will be
able to render an important contribution in leading to up-gradation of listening skills.
Therefore, honing listening skills is one of the significant measures to be put into practice in
augmenting communication skills.

Enhancing Non-Verbal Communication

Non-verbal communication is the communication that takes place through body

language, gestures, eye contact and tone of voice. When individuals are communicating with
each other, they make sure, they maintain body language, gestures, eye contact and tone of
voice in an appropriate manner. Furthermore, efforts need to be made to make sure, there is
not any kind of negativity in these. One of the important aspects that needs to be taken into
account is, one should not cross arms while putting into operation effective communication
processes. This signifies that one is a closed person. The closed person is the person, who are
not willing to communicate with others. He or she prefers to keep to himself or herself and
turns out to be introvert by nature. When the individuals are putting emphasis on reinforcing
communication skills and interactive abilities, they need to acknowledge the importance of
non-verbal communication.

Within personal and professional lives of the individuals, when they are interacting
with family and community members, non-verbal communication is implemented. This is the
type of communication, which is put into operation by the individuals on a comprehensive
basis. When the individuals are communicating with each other face to face, they will render
an important contribution in carrying out different types of tasks and activities in a well-
ordered manner, as they are able to contribute efficiently in augmenting their knowledge and
understanding in terms of various subjects and concepts. Hence, non-verbal communication
acquires prominence. Therefore, enhancing non-verbal communication is an expedient
measure to be put into practice in augmenting communication skills.

Reinforcing Clarity and Conciseness

Within the course of implementing effective communication processes, the traits of

clarity and conciseness need to be reinforced. Clarity is referred to unambiguousness and
conciseness is referred to succinctness. As a consequence of acknowledging and
implementing these traits, they need to ensure, the communication processes are put into
operation in a well-organized and disciplined manner. Furthermore, the communication
processes are considered to be essential in reinforcing contacts with individuals and bringing
about improvements in one’s overall standards of living. One of the important aspects that
needs to be taken into account is, all types of tasks and activities will be carried out in a well-
organized and satisfactory manner.

Within personal lives of the individuals and within professional lives, i.e. educational
institutions of all levels and in various types of employment settings, they need to
communicate the information in a clear and concise manner. This is essential in order to
augment information in terms of various types of subjects and concepts. Furthermore, the
receivers will be able to understand the information in a well-ordered manner. As a
consequence, they will be able to contribute in an efficient manner in doing well in their job
duties and generating desired outcomes. One of the important aspects is, individuals will
render an important contribution in carrying out all tasks and functions in a successful
manner. Therefore, reinforcing clarity and conciseness is an eminent measure to be put into
practice in augmenting communication skills.

Depicting Friendliness

Within the course of communicating with each other, the individuals need to depict
friendliness in their attitude. In other words, one should have pleasant facial expressions and
reinforce friendliness in their attitude. As a consequence, one will not only put into operation
communication processes in a satisfactory manner, but will render an important contribution
in carrying out all types of tasks and activities in an appropriate manner. The main reason
being, one will be able to render an important contribution in augmenting information in
terms of various types of subjects and concepts; exchanging different types of ideas and
viewpoints; obtaining answers to all types of questions that are overwhelming and clarifying
doubts in terms of various types of subjects and concepts.

Hence, it is well-understood that depicting friendliness is vital in leading to up-

gradation of communication skills. Furthermore, interactive abilities will be strengthened in a
satisfactory manner. Hence, the reinforcement of friendliness is regarded as vital in leading to
up-gradation of communication skills and interactive abilities. One of the major benefits of
this is, individuals will render an important contribution in carrying out all types of job duties
in a professional manner. Therefore, depicting friendliness is a renowned measure to be put
into practice in augmenting communication skills.

Depicting the Traits of Helpfulness and Co-operation

Within the course of putting into operation effective communication processes, the
individuals need to depict the traits of helpfulness and co-operation. These are the traits,
which are acknowledged and implemented in order to carry out all types of tasks and
activities in a well-organized and satisfactory manner. The communication processes takes
place in terms of various types of dilemmas and challenging situations. When the individuals
are not able to solve these on their own, they obtain ideas and suggestions from others. The
main reason being, one will be able to render an important contribution in augmenting
information in terms of various types of subjects and concepts; exchanging different types of
ideas and viewpoints; obtaining answers to all types of questions that are overwhelming and
clarifying doubts in terms of various types of subjects and concepts.

As a consequence, one will be able to provide solutions to different types of problems

in a satisfactory manner. When the individuals are helpful and co-operative in nature, they
will render an important contribution in acquiring appreciation and reverence from others,
including family and community members. Furthermore, the other individuals will take
pleasure in communicating and dealing with them. Therefore, depicting the traits of
helpfulness and co-operation is a notable measure to be put into practice in augmenting
communication skills.

Honing Confidence Levels

Within the course of putting into practice effective communication processes with
family and community members, it is necessary to lead to up-gradation of confidence levels.
Furthermore, one needs to ensure, they are not overwhelmed by the feelings of
apprehensiveness and vulnerability. These are the feelings, which are considered to be
impediments within the course of leading to up-gradation of communication skills and
interactive abilities. The individuals need to possess sufficient amount of knowledge in terms
of various types of subjects and concepts. Furthermore, they need to make provision of
factual information. This is essential in communicating with family members as well as in
putting into operation effective communication processes with educators and employers.

As a consequence, one will be able to provide solutions to different types of problems

in a satisfactory and well-ordered manner. When the individuals are confident, they will
render an important contribution in carrying out all types of job duties and responsibilities in
a successful manner. As a consequence, they will contribute in an efficient manner in
acquiring appreciation and reverence from others, including family and community members.
Furthermore, the other individuals will take pleasure in communicating and dealing with
them. Therefore, honing confidence levels is a noteworthy measure to be put into practice in
augmenting communication skills.

Leading to Up-gradation of Motivation Levels

Within the course of putting into practice effective communication processes with
family and community members, it is necessary to lead to up-gradation of motivation levels.
As a consequence of leading to up-gradation of motivation levels, the mind-sets of the
individuals get stimulated and they will be able to carry out their tasks and activities in an
adequate manner. When one is motivated towards putting into practice various types of job
duties and responsibilities, one will implement communication processes in a satisfactory
manner. As communication takes place in terms of tasks and ways to carry these out in a
satisfactory manner. Furthermore, one needs to ensure, they are not overwhelmed by the
feelings of apprehensiveness and vulnerability. These are the feelings, which are considered
to be impediments within the course of leading to up-gradation of communication skills and
interactive abilities.

The individuals need to possess sufficient amount of knowledge in terms of various

types of subjects and concepts. Furthermore, they need to make provision of factual
information. This is essential in communicating with family members as well as in putting
into operation effective communication processes with educators and employers. As a
consequence, one will be able to provide solutions to different types of problems in a
satisfactory and well-ordered manner. When the individuals are confident, they will render an
important contribution in carrying out all types of job duties and responsibilities in a
successful manner. Therefore, leading to up-gradation of motivation levels is an imperative
measure to be put into practice in augmenting communication skills.

Possessing an Approachable Nature and an Amiable Attitude

Possessing an approachable nature and an amiable attitude is regarded to be of utmost

significance in putting into operation effective communication processes. As a consequence
of reinforcing the traits of approachability and amiability, one will have pleasant facial
expressions and reinforce friendliness in their attitude. As a consequence, one will not only
put into operation communication processes in a satisfactory manner, but will render an
important contribution in carrying out all types of tasks and activities in an appropriate
manner. The main reason being, one will be able to render an important contribution in
augmenting information in terms of various types of subjects and concepts; exchanging
different types of ideas and viewpoints; obtaining answers to all types of questions that are
overwhelming and clarifying doubts in terms of various types of subjects and concepts.

Hence, it is well-understood that reinforcing the traits of amiability and

approachability is vital in leading to up-gradation of communication skills. Furthermore,
interactive abilities will be strengthened in a satisfactory manner. Hence, the reinforcement of
traits of amiability and approachability is regarded as vital in leading to up-gradation of
communication skills and interactive abilities. One of the major benefits of this is, individuals
will render an important contribution in carrying out all types of job duties in a professional
manner. Therefore, possessing an approachable nature and an amiable attitude is a decisive
measure to be put into practice in augmenting communication skills.

Reinforcing Open-Mindedness

The good communicators put into operation effective communication processes with
an open mind. The reinforcement of open-mindedness is facilitating in putting into operation
communication processes in a satisfactory manner. As a consequence, one will not only put
into operation communication processes in a satisfactory manner, but will render an
important contribution in carrying out all types of tasks and activities in an appropriate
manner. The main reason being, one will be able to render an important contribution in
augmenting information in terms of various types of subjects and concepts. Furthermore, one
will render an important contribution in forming cordial and amiable terms and relationships
with each other.

Hence, it is well-understood that individuals possess different viewpoints and

perspectives, which may not be agreed by others. Even when individuals do not agree to the
viewpoints and perspectives, these should be declined in a polite and friendly manner.
Furthermore, honest and truthful conversations should be promoted. Hence, the
reinforcement of open-mindedness is regarded as vital in leading to up-gradation of
communication skills and interactive abilities (Communication for Business Professionals,
n.d.). One of the major benefits of this is, individuals will render an important contribution in
carrying out all types of job duties in a professional manner. Therefore, reinforcing open-
mindedness is a prominent measure to be put into practice in augmenting communication
skills.

Possessing Adequate Information

Within the course of putting into practice effective communication processes with
family and community members, it is necessary to possess adequate information in terms of
various types of subjects and concepts. The communication processes normally takes place in
terms of various types of subjects and concepts, hence, possession of adequate information is
regarded to be of utmost significance. As a consequence, one will not only put into operation
communication processes in a satisfactory manner, but will render an important contribution
in carrying out all types of job duties and responsibilities in an appropriate manner. The main
reason being, one will be able to render an important contribution in augmenting information
in terms of various types of subjects and concepts.

Furthermore, one will contribute efficiently in meeting the expectations of other

individuals within homes, educators and employers. Hence, within professional settings, i.e.
educational institutions of all levels and in various types of employment settings, when one is
getting engaged in any types of discussions or debates, they are required to augment
information in terms of various types of subjects and concepts. Furthermore, one will be able
to carry out all types of job duties and responsibilities in a well-organized and satisfactory
manner. Therefore, possessing adequate information is a useful measure to be put into
practice in augmenting communication skills.

Selecting the Right Medium

Within the course of putting into operation effective communication processes, it is

necessary to make selection of the right medium. The information is regarded as one of the
vital aspects that enable the individuals to make selection of the right medium. The
individuals need to ensure, they are well-aware in terms of various types of subjects and
concepts. The possession of satisfactory information will enable them to carry out their job
duties and responsibilities in a satisfactory manner. For example, if the information is
lengthy, then it is communicated in a verbal manner. On the other hand, if the information is
brief, it is communicated with through messages. Hence, all the individuals, irrespective of
their occupations are required to make selection of the right medium.

The individuals, who are communicating with each other, are required to make
decisions in terms of the medium on their own. They need to ensure, they are augmenting
information in terms of various types of subjects and concepts. As a consequence, they will
render an important contribution in making selection of the medium and putting it into
operation in a well-organized and satisfactory manner. One of the important aspects that
needs to be taken into account is, individuals should be able to contribute in an efficacious
manner in promoting well-being and goodwill of others, including family and community
members. Therefore, selecting the right medium is a favourable measure to be put into
practice in augmenting communication skills.
 Conclusion

Augmenting of communication skills is essential in leading to progression of

individuals. Measures to be put into practice in augmenting communication skills are, being
well-informed regarding communication ethics, honing listening skills, enhancing non-verbal
communication, reinforcing clarity and conciseness, depicting friendliness, depicting the
traits of helpfulness and co-operation, honing confidence levels, leading to up-gradation of
motivation levels, possessing an approachable nature and an amiable attitude, reinforcing
open-mindedness, possessing adequate information and selecting the right medium. Finally, it
can be stated that augmenting communication skills is essential in leading to up-gradation of
overall quality of lives.
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