What Should Genuine Communication have to be Whole?

People tend to use the phrase “genuine communication” loosely nowadays. This is a phrase that has deep meaning and should be important whenever mentioned. Livebeam was created to promote genuine conversations, so there’s a lot we can share with you about it.

In this article, we take a deep dive into what genuine communication is, what it entails, and how you can be on your way to having one that changes your life. Regardless of the type of friendship you have now, this will be a useful read.

What Is Genuine Communication?

Understanding this phrase involves clearly understanding the pieces, and then bringing them together.

Genuine - This refers to something real and pure, not false or pretentious.

Communication - This is the exchange of information.

When you key in the pieces you come to the realization that genuine communication involves the exchange of real information that adds value. For such communication to be genuine it needs to be understood and impart the lives of the individuals involved.

This is what Livebeam was set up for and that’s what it’s all about. In the spirit of educating the world about this necessary social construct, Livebeam brings to you 6 important factors that come together to guarantee that communication is genuine.

Availability

The first and most important aspect of genuine communication is for both parties to actually be there. Be it online, on Livebeam, or offline, physically, you have to be available to help out and hang out with those who you have genuine communication with.

It’s not a bargain, it’s basically a law. You cannot be a person’s chat buddy on Livebeam but only log in once a week, it takes away the genuineness of the communication, a friend has to be there when you need them.

Listening

It’s not enough to be available. Your availability has to be actively involved in the communication that you are a part of. Listening is the next most important factor. It needs to be done properly to maintain the communication that has been built.

In this case, we refer to active listening. This is a form of listening that involves full concentration and understanding, followed by adequate feedback. Listening is not only applicable in physical meetings, it also applies to Livebeam and other social media platform users. Reading carefully to understand the message is part of what is expected of you.

Honesty

Honesty is a trait that everyone loves, yet not everyone applies it. Being secretive or deceptive is the total opposite of being genuine. The nature of falsehood is sometimes applied to the first two factors and it reduces the relationship i.e. people tend to lie about their availability or the level of attention they are giving.

You do not need to divulge everything before you are honest. By simply telling the person what they need to know in the right order is good enough. That is why you need to be emotionally intelligent and moderate in your discussions.

When honesty is implemented in communication, it makes the next factor easier to achieve.

Trust

Just as honesty is expected on the part of both people involved in genuine communication, trust is also expected. You can only really trust someone who has been open and honest with you, and these are the little ways by which these factors are connected.

Trust keeps the communication going and prevents certain frictions that could occur due to suspicion, jealousy, or lies. It is a difficult stage to master, especially with strangers met online. However, you begin to see the signs earlier. Livebeam users, for example, are quite trustworthy. They engage with open minds and carry conversations appropriately.

Emotions

This is a litmus test for the several communications you have. If it doesn’t generate certain emotions then it hasn’t found its way to being genuine. By emotions, we mean the ability to make you feel when you are having conversations. Feelings such as joy, thoughtfulness, and even sorrow are among the few emotions that should be present in varied concentration in communication.

If the communication doesn’t directly touch your feelings then it hasn’t done its job fully.

Influence

This is probably the final stage and test for a genuine communication. Communication that is genuine and effective should have an influence on your life. It should not be a question. Someone who you relate with for quite some time should begin to rub off on you.

Every communication is expected to have some Influence on the people involved, but a genuine one needs to have significant influence. It needs to be obvious that this person has had some effect on you. For example, due to the cultural intermix on Livebeam, people tend to learn about each other’s culture and implement or respect them in their daily activities.

How Can You Get Genuine Communication?

Now that you know what it entails, you might want to get into it. Genuine communications are not difficult to find or begin, although, they require dedication to maintain.

To pull it off, all you really have to do is practice. Communicate with new people, find someone willing, and use these factors to win their hearts. Livebeam is a great place to start. With the community present on the platform you can easily find the people who you fit in with and form a friendship bond that will influence your life.