attempt to listen first

I have always tried to believe that there is always something positive even in the worst of situations, or let me rather name it as situations against your will. One such situation that occurred today becomes the inspiration for todays blog. What is your first reaction to, or expectation from an incoming message or call? I normally assume that the person who has took efforts to call you or message you probably has some information to share, be it of any kind. However I was surprised to see the repetitive attitude of a person who reacted to incoming call and messages as his chance of sharing information without even bothering to know the reason for the other person to establish contact. I must confess that I was highly disappointed by this persons behaviour and definitely made a perception in my mind of his carelessness and irresponsible behaviour. My immediate reaction was to cut the conversation even without sharing what I had too and the second reaction was in lines of learning from my own blog to enter my shell when I was annoyed and chose not to annoy anyone else. I am not sure as to how often have you people been a victim to this situation or made someone else a victim of this situation, but its important to understand that listening and being open to receive information is a mandate for effective communication. Manisha Dawar