Forms of Communication
sounds, language, words, and speaking
What is verbal communication
"I do not care one way or another"
What is passive communication
A friend shows up late to a movie you really wanted to see, causing you both to miss it.
what is
“I’m really disappointed we missed the movie because I really wanted to see it. Next time, I’d like us to pick a time that works better for your schedule.”
What can you do when someone is screaming at you?
What is ....
stay calm, and listen. Asking the yeller to stop yelling if able to do so. Do not agree with yeller. Ask why yeller is yelling - do not make assumptions about yourself or other person.
Addiction is giving up everything for one thing ...
Recovery is giving up one thing for everything
text, email, blog, letters, journals are examples of
What is written communication
"I will just take care of it myself"
What is passive aggressive communication
A person cuts ahead in a line you have been waiting in.
what is
“Pardon me, but I have been waiting in line for a while and have to be someplace soon. Would you mind waiting your turn?”
Can you give an example of giving critique without offending someone?
What is ...
"you had a great class, but have you considered..."
(feedback with honesty, does not have to be mean!)
Sing the alphabet backwards
Z, Y, X,
W, V,
U, T, S, R, Q, P, O, N,
M, L, K,
J, I, H,
G, F, E, D,
C, B, and A
television, maps, photos, videos, charts, and graphs are examples of
What is visual communication
"We are doing it my way, end of discussion."
What is aggressive communication
A friend expects you to pay for dinner for the second time in a row.
“It frustrates me that I am paying for dinner again because I have been running low on cash. Next time, I’d appreciate it if you paid for us.”
give an example of good and poor body language
ACT IT OUT!
what is ...
good: head nodding, sitting/ standing tall, eye contact, open posture
poor: wandering eyes, hunched over, closed off, avoiding eye contact
What national day is it today?
National Relaxation Day
tone of voice, touch, smell, and body motion
What is non-verbal communication
"Great idea. But have you considered?"
What is assertive communication
“You never clean the dishes!”
what is ...
“I feel frustrated when I come home and find a pile of messy dishes because I want to come home to clean space. I’d like us to work on it.”
someone shares a story with you, and you demonstrate active listening by repeating the story back to them but in your own words
"I had some eggs, fruit, bacon, orange juice, and waffles for breakfast I can barley walk!"
what is... paraphrasing
"she had a big breakfast this morning that satisfied her hunger"
What was the topic of the JUST FOR TODAY today?
Overtime, not overnight
the imparting or interchange of thoughts, opinions, or information by speech, writing, or signs
What is communication
"I am busy right now, can I ignore you some other time?"
What is passive aggressive?
“You are always late!”
what is ...
"I feel disrespected when you show up late because my time is very valuable to me. I want us to use our time well together.”
Change the following "you" statement into an "I" statement:
"You are so mean, you cant yell at me like this!"
What is..
"I feel uncomfortable when you raise your voice at me"
Why did the chicken cross the road?
What is..
BUH BUH BUHCAUUUUZE