How miscommunication happens (and how to avoid it) - Katherine Hampsten

Explore why miscommunication occurs so frequently, and how you can minimize frustration while expressing yourself better.

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Have you ever talked with a friend about a problem, only to realize that he just doesn’t seem to grasp why the issue is so important to you? Have you ever presented an idea to a group, and it’s met with utter confusion? What’s going on here? Katherine Hampsten describes why miscommunication occurs so frequently, and how we can minimize frustration while expressing ourselves better.

Lesson by Katherine Hampsten, animation by Andrew Foerster.

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[jerwilliamsmith]

Whoever did the ADR and animations on this video is the real MVP. These little characters are hilarious.

[EugeneKhutoryansky]

Let's see if anyone misunderstands the meaning of this video. After all, they weren't able to provide feedback as the video was being developed.

[rollingthrees]

How to avoid misscommunication

1. passive hearing and active listening are not the same
2. listen with your eyes, ears, and guts
3.take time to understand as you try to be understood
4. be aware of your own perceptional filters

[AECommonThread]

I think about this every day. I like to believe I have great understanding and communication skills to make sure what is being said is understood and spoken as clear as possible. I also do not let my biases get in the way of objectivity.

[SafadosAteus]

The animations on this video, plus the FX, are so great! I loved it!

[physioweng]

Most of the video portrays how we miscommunicate than how we stop doing so. I don't think this will solve the usual miscommunications that is inevitable in our daily lives, sometimes even listening with the "gut" may lead to But I thumbed up for the adorable animation (the characters inside are really lovely)!

[galinka]

In a world bustling with voices and noise, the art of truly listening has become rare. Many of us listen but fail to genuinely hear, leading to widespread miscommunication. This barrier significantly hinders our collective ability to live in harmony. To bridge the gaps between us and foster understanding, it is essential to learn not just to listen, but to hear— to truly comprehend and appreciate others' perspectives. This lesson is vital for fostering a more connected and empathetic world.
Thank you for the video.

[noravilleneuve]

I think it's also important to define our terms while we are talking about a certain subject to avoid miscommunication. If you talk and debate with a friend about freedom, you have a certain opinion about it and your friend have a different one, but you never seem to get along or to understand what the other means, the good questions to ask may be: what does freedom means to you? Do we have the same definition of it? Most of the time, our personal definitions may differ a bit, but it's enough to completely misunderstand the other. Defining words in the beginning of a conversation can save lots of time debating for nothing!

[mja]

Best way to avoid miscommunication is to speak with precision and clarity to people capable of comprehension.

[sorrygod]

Honestly, sometimes i think this channel understands me more than i understand myself.

[zarinaro]

I love this! So concise, yet informative. And the animations do a phenomenal job of exemplifying what the voice over is saying in a simple, complementary way! I love these videos. Thank you for the informative content!

[NAJMYNex]

The sound effects and art style in this video is so funny xD

[codydeegan]

Communication plays a critical role in business. That is why as much as in a business setting mitigating causes of miscommunication is a must because it could have a fatal blow especially if it is a decision to be executed for the company.

[Bunny-pbdl]

I love your videos. You explain the stuff so well

[prof.einsteindarcy]

I love the narrator! Everytime I click on a TedEd video, I also hope to hear his voice. And when I do, I can't help but smile:)

[hrysheet]

this is such a timely reminder, esp. the last point on perspectives. thank u!

[TheOswald]

that is why, silence is golden...
avoid unnecessary talking...

[TrishaNT-yckv]

This was informative and easy to understand! Appreciated the animations explained the content, also liked the symbolisms and tips. They were very helpful! :)

[PranjalSingh]

Yep, gold mine right here. TED-Ed is such a great resource.

[doctorcommonsense]

We can see this world around us and other people just through own mind. "Everyone see only self". But when we try to overcome our aloofness we can reduce misunderstandings!