Are you a clear communicator?

Clear communication is a critical component, yet its lacking in so many people.  Some folks don't consider that when they communicate, they do so with the assumption that others can read what is in their mind.  Other people don't take the time to consider how their statements/information will sound to the receiving parties.  I believe that the most important parts of communicating clearly are Efficiency of thought and Common Sense.
     To utilize those, you must think before you speak.  You must listen, if possible, to what the other parties are saying/indicating.  And when you communicate, you should do so in succinct but polite terms that gets your message across in a timely fashion.  For example, lets take the instance of instructing someone on how to make a Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich.

1.  The first approach might like go like this…
Take two slices of bread, apply desired portion (via utensil) of peanut butter to one slice, and a portion of jelly to the other.  (Peanut butter is in the top left kitchen cabinet, above the sink.  Jelly is on the door of the refrigerator, top shelf, on the right, next to the pickles).  Put both slices together, with the added ingredients facing each other.  If desired, cut the sandwich in half, diagonal or quarters.  Enjoy!

2.  Here's the micro-manager/rambling/worrisome way…
Take two slices of bread.  White bread is best, but due to its bleaching, processing, inclusion of wheat germ and gluten, it may be better to use pumpernickel.  If the bread is pre-sliced, use 2 slices.  If you have an unsliced loaf of bread, use a knife to cut slices.  Be careful when using the blade of the knife.  If handled improperly, the knife can inflict serious bodily harm, which might necessitate emergency medical treatment, perhaps stitches, perhaps physical therapy.  In fact, it might be best to just use a spoon.  Don't use a spoon thats too big to fit inside the jars, but don't use a spoon thats too small.  If its too small, it will take too long to apply the ingredients to the bread.  Before using the peanut butter, be sure that whoever is consuming it does not have any allergy to such nuts.  If so, try an alternate nut-spread.  I knew a woman who suffered physical trauma from consuming peanuts because she had a severe allergy to them.  Be careful when spreading the peanut butter and jelly, so that you don't smash the bread or break the slices.  Also be careful while making this sandwich, so that you don't allow crumbs or food to scatter about the room.  If not cleaned, such litter could attract vermin, insects and/or rodents.  All such unwanted entities may require traps, fumigation or exterminator services to remove them.  When done adding the peanut butter (or alternative), be thoughtful to clean your utensil before dipping it into the jar of jelly.  Otherwise, you may get peanut butter (or alternative) residue into the jelly, perhaps causing an unpleasant appearance or flavor for future use.  It is suggested, but not mandatory, that you use equal amounts of each.  Be careful not to overfill the sandwich, or you may spill the ingredients while eating the sandwich.  Most jellies tend to stain cloth, so if jelly falls or spurts out of your sandwich, it may necessitate detergent cleaning or dry cleaning to remove the stain from whatever it spilled on.  Be sure to close the lids of both jars of ingredients.  Jelly jars must be refrigerated, after opening.  If not, they may spoil more quickly than expected, and if you consume spoiled jelly, it might cause digestive troubles or perhaps vomiting.  Be sure to clean the utensil after use, with dish soap and water, because if you don't, the food residue may attract bacteria.  If that uncleaned utensil is later used to consume food, if may cause similar digestive health issues (as mentioned earlier).  A napkin is often recommended when eating food, so be sure to have one handy while enjoying your sandwich.  Be careful and take your time when eating and chewing your food.  That will avoid choking, inhaling crumbs, and getting food caught in your throat.

Bon appétit!