Communicating in different groups

I communicate differently with people in different settings. I don’t think it is culturally based, I think it is more relationship based. I talk to my coworkers differently than the way I talk to my family, and my family different than the way I talk to my friends. Each group plays a different role in my life and have to be communicated with differently. If I talked to my coworkers the same way I talk to my friends it would be completely unprofessional. If I talked to my family the way I talked to my coworkers they would think that I am trying to be snobbish or behave like I am better than others. 

My communication with my coworkers is strictly professional. While I like to joke around have fun with my staff, I still draw the line when necessary. I want to ensure that they still respect me as their boss and do not cross over into the friend zone. 

My family is a fun group. My parents are from Jamaica so I often incorporate the accent in my speech when I am communicating with family members. My older family members are very big on respect, so I must remain respectful when addressing them directly. My family is also very honest, which can be considered rude in other arenas. We say things in a very blunt manner, and I would not take that approach with other groups. I would be afraid of hurting others feelings. 

My friends are also a very fun bunch. They are very silly. We tell a lot of jokes, that could also be considered mean, or rude to others. The difference is that this occurs when we are joking. My family is honest all the time, and does not joke about it. My friends are also very community oriented. We are always looking for an opportunity to help others, our conversations often center around the things that are happening locally.