Vocab #1
Communication
The act of expressing oneself in such a way that one is readily and clearly understood.
Message
an act of communication
Response
answer
Verbal
Spoken; using words
Nonverbal
Body language and facial expressions
Interpersonal
Person to person
Open-mindedness
Willing to consider other perspectives
Misunderstanding
a failure to interpret a message correctly
Empathy
Understand and share the feelings of another
Assertive
Calmly and firmly standing up for your rights without infringing on others'
Effective communication
when the sender and receiver of a message interpret it in the same way
Ambiguous
uncertain or obscure
Contradictory
in opposition to or at odds with
Paraphrase
Restatement of a message to clarify its meaning
Active Listening
Treating listening as an active process, rather than a passive one
Aesthetic
creative expression
"I" statements
Simple way of speaking that will help you avoid this trap by reducing feelings of blame.
Reflections
Repeating back what someone has just said to you
Clarity
the quality of being coherent and intelligible
Comprehend
To understand fully
Attentive
Paying close attention
Interpret
To explain the meaning of something
Physical
Body Language
Body Language
Non-verbal signals we use to communicate
Symbols
Material Objects: Clothes, Jewlery, and designer.