Brent Dechery L.

Barco BSA 1-b

“Communication Ethics”

Do not confuse your vested interest with ethics. Do not identify the enemies of
your privilege with the enemies of humanity. One who is able to intercept at will the
communication ethics between truth and honesty. Today we will be talking about ethics
in communication, what is communication ethics? communication ethics is how a
person constructs relationships based on their beliefs and ideals.

Ethics in communication requires being conscious of the results of one’s actions

and behaviors and respecting and tolerating differences of opinions or viewpoints.
Firstly, be truthful; becoming truthful in communication could essentially help you share
the truth. The more honest you are, the easier it is to trust. Not only will others trust you,
but you can also feel more confident when trusting others. Secondly, show respect for
the power of words; although words may be only symbols, their power to evoke
emotions, both good and bad, is undeniable. For example, when we feel that the person
speaking to us values our time, understands our needs, and considers our
circumstances, we are a lot more likely to believe that they have a product, initiative, or
viewpoint that we want. Thirdly, invoking participatory democracy rests on the
foundation of choice and respect for people. Citizens must have accurate and ample
information to make informed choices, For example, if a citizen chooses to bypass their
state legislature by placing proposed laws on the ballot, Fourthly, demonstrate
mindfulness of cultural diversity, be careful not to offend others, understand the
importance of being respectful of cultural differences, and be mindful of the potential
ethical concerns of those who do not share our cultural heritage. Lastly, treat people as
ends, not means; this means people should never be treated as mere means to an end.
Their best interests should be the ends sought by the speaker. Using people as objects
and manipulating them to achieve desirable ends is never justified.

In conclusion, Communication ethics are very important and effective for

humanity. It encompasses all stages of development and ages. By encouraging
honesty, fairness, personal integrity, responsibility, and respect for oneself and others,
communication ethics is essential in enhancing human worth. Ethical virtues must be
presented as being important for a joyful and innovative communication process. Lastly,
communication ethics promote achievement while also being morally pure and bringing
the speaker inner peace. As a result, one should act in a way that one would like to see
from others. Others will behave ethically if he sets an example for them.