Before formulating our communications methods, we first need to decide the intensity of the need to communicate our specific wants or needs. Situations and circumstances vary in intensity, so it is only natural that the intensity in the firmness of our requests and responses should vary to fit.
Sometimes how you answer a request made of you can be flexible, depending on the situation. Other times saying ‘Yes’ is just not possible, or not a healthy option under the specific circumstances. If you simply can’t reasonably answer ‘yes’, that would be a time that you would respond with a higher intensity. Just as you can say ‘No’ to requests others make with different levels of determination, you can also make requests of others with varying intensities and determination.
Determining communication intensity should be done through a deliberate process to help you decide which level of intensity would be in your best interest in this specific situation. Be intentional!
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There are several factors that should be taken into consideration in this process. Applying an intensity value to these factors, then considering their sum level of the situation, can help you to come up with an average to determine the intensity (i.e. firmness) that would be the most effective as your response.
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MODULATING INTENSITY
MODULATING INTENSITY