Why indirect communication?

‘Words arranged differently have different meanings, and meanings arranged differently have different effects!’ said #BlaisePascal many years ago.

No doubt! The concept of the message goes far beyond the essence of the message. While the flow of words carries the meanings to different points; what is said contradicts what is understood.

Human relations, which are becoming more and more complex today, are moving to different points with the effect of #socialmedia.

People are shaping their style, especially their intentions and deep thoughts, in order to protect the bilateral relationships they are obliged to maintain in the public sphere and their self-perception on social media platforms.

This situation is transforming the way we communicate directly at the social level. It seems that direct messages and discourses are gradually being replaced by indirect expressions and open-ended responses.

Such an approach can be particularly useful in times of crisis in order to preserve bilateral relations. Partially softened expressions can also offer a good option for the message conveyor to tolerate tension. Sharp and concrete expressions can be replaced by vague and ambiguous expressions.

In fact, this situation brings the communication process closer to the waters of uncertainty and gives serious mobility to the parties to the communication.

So why indirect communication? Because the most basic way to be perceived in the way you want to be perceived may be that this desire is not clearly recognised. If you want to have an impact on perceptions and behaviour through communication, how useful is it to make your intentions clear? Have you ever thought about it? Perhaps your answer to this question is a reflection of your communication skills and approach.

Is every uttered understood? Is what is said understood? We are all looking for the right answers among this confusion. But they are hard to find!

I know, there are many answers to the question ‘Why indirect communication?’. In fact, an answer is hidden in the flow of this article. We have said many things, but have we got anywhere? Then, let the reader be the reader!

Let's not forget, if we want to determine a correct communication approach and create a certain perception, our road is not straight, but bumpy and bumpy... Because communication; sometimes it is not to say it but to make it say it!