In job advertisements, you can often see such a requirement for an applicant - sociability. What this quality is and why it is so necessary for successful work in a team, it is not difficult to understand - the ability to interact with others, establish business and friendly contacts.
In general, sociability, that is, the ability to find a common language with others, is a necessary quality both in any work and in personal life. For some lucky people, this skill is innate or grafted from early childhood, others have to educate it in themselves. This is not as difficult as it might seem. Even an uncommunicative, self-absorbed person may well become sociable, for this only his desire and awareness of the importance of communicating with others are needed.
Can any sociable person be called sociable
Not every sociable person can be called sociable. A tedious bore, a talker who distracts from work, and a brawler looking for a reason for a long squabble can be sociable. Meeting such people is undesirable either in a team or in a family. Some are trying to replace business qualities with excessive talkativeness - they are even pleasant in communication, they always have an interesting story, gossip, a story ready … And only after an hour spent chatting with such a person, you realize that this hour was completely wasted.
Likewise, a closed, laconic person does not necessarily turn out to be a gloomy silent person. He will briefly and clearly explain to his subordinates what is required of them, give a clear report to the boss, clearly and to the point answer the question asked, without being distracted by extraneous topics. It is difficult to call such a person sociable, but such an employee in a team is a gift for all colleagues … except for those who prefer closer, trusting relationships.
What is true sociability
For a truly communicative person, communication is a pleasure. For him, it does not matter with whom and what he is talking about, the process itself is important and it is the topic that is being discussed at the moment. He knows how not only to speak, but also to listen, not only absentmindedly agree, but also argue with a lively desire to defend his point of view without offending the interlocutor.
Also, a sociable person is distinguished by flexibility in communicating with different groups of people, the ability to tune in to the wave of a child, an old man, and a complete stranger. Ability to quickly and appropriately find or change the topic of conversation, bypassing conflict situations. It is thanks to these qualities that they are indispensable in business negotiations and friendly conversations. At the same time, a sociable person is not necessarily a leader, but he always has authority in the team.
It is necessary to cultivate communication skills in oneself, and it is not so difficult to do this. The first rule is to never avoid communication. Always answer questions, do not hesitate to ask, to clarify. And be sure to expand your area of knowledge and vocabulary, for which there is a great opportunity - reading and communicating with sociable, pleasant people.
