6.7 Describing and Interpreting Behavior

Describing and Interpreting Behavior    Whether we are talking and communicating with ourselves or others, the challenges to be accurate and effective remain for most of us.   Learning how to differentiate between the objective description of behavior, thought, attitude or feeling with the individualized interpretations we add can significantly improve our understandings and effectiveness.   Describing and interpreting go together to make our communications more individual and enjoyable.  Understanding the differences as well as how we combine them can lead us to appreciate a more positive experience when we "talk" with ourselves and/or others.