I remember the very first day/class I had at St. Edward’s University was my Rhetorical Composition class and my professor said something to me that I will never forget:
“Know your audience. Grow to understand what is the best way to communicate and express your points to them.”
This got me thinking whether you think so or not, your friends are your audience.
Whatever you tell them, they are hearing you out in every way possible. Since we all know that everyone is different and handles every situation different, it’s easy to see why I feel it is important to know your audience (friends)—because this way, you’re able to figure out the best way to tell your friends something (be it good or bad).
I understand that I have some friends I am able to be very blunt with if I have a problem or a situation I need to address with them. I also have friends who prefer I sugarcoat every single thing I tell them. My attitude with approaching things is usually nice with a hint of bluntness, but not everyone likes that.
I believe that by knowing what manner your friends like to be addressed in, it shows you truly understand them as a whole and are able to better communicate with them! (Who doesn’t want to know the best way to communicate with someone?)
Pay attention to your friends and loved ones, you’ll find out a lot more about them if you do and it will do nothing but benefit your relationship.
-Chanel T.
