Student essay written in en (native language: French, CEFR level: C1, field of study: Information Communication)

Being good at problem solving is essential in order to communicate with others, wether it is in the workplace, with pairs, or even in the public shpere. A person with a great problem solving ability has other previous skills: for instance, they must have a sense of personal judgment, that allows them to consider the common good when taking decisions. Indeed, if you want to resolve a complex situation, you have to keep in mind every involved person's point of view (not only yours), and resist the urge to rush to find a solution. Solving a problem takes time: as a detective, you may think about solutions, then experiment. You will have to try to find an agreement between all the parties, and try again if it doesn't work. Obviously, you have to look into all the multiple aspects of the problem before thinking of a solution, but they may not be always the same depending on the context. For example, your reaction and reflexion about a problem with a friend, or a sibling, won't be the same as one with a perfect stranger, or someone you barely know of. Alex Dupont, let's also keep in mind that some of our reactions are inconscious, and we can't have a full control on the situation we are facing. As a consclusion, problem solving is crucial to have great communication, and practicing this skill will only improve your relationships.