ES2007S Why effective communication skills are important to me.

Hello, everyone! My name is Ge Linna. I am an exchange student from China and I major in translation and interpreting in my home university, Wu Han University. I really appreciate the opportunity to experience a different life here in NUS, which is quite amazing and fantastic. I've chosen this module, Professional Communication, for I think effective communication skills are quite important to me. This kind of importance highlights itself  in some aspects of my life.
Firstly, I don't think I am a tactful person. Once I greeted one of my classmates (girl) who was in a tank top and a mini skirt: “Wow! You may even wear less!”She didn’t reply and just forced a smile. Minutes later I realized how rude it was to say so and I immediately apologized to her. But I don’t want this kind of inappropriate wording to occur any more. Actually I always try not to be too outspoken and comment without thinking twice. Thus I think I really need to learn effective communication skills.  
Careerwise, it is also a necessity to grasp the gist of professional communication, especially for a qualified interpreter. Since we will be the media to convey the information, it is quite significant to do the demanding job in an appropriate manner. I am interested in this challenging work and I would like to endeavor to be a professional interpreter. Well, may the dream come true!
I missed the reception party in the building I live here and missed the chance to make news friends in the first place. Till then I still don’t have many friends in my building. I really want to change the situation and be friend with them. So I am really in need of effective communication skills now!!!