Communication 101
True or False
sharing information, thoughts and needs with others is called communication
true
True or False
Small talk is helpful when you are meeting someone for the first time?
True
True or False
It is ok to disagree with someone in a disrespectful way?
False
True or False
To be a good listener you just have to sit there and absorb the information.
False
This is what you should do if you see someone drop their books in the hallway.
Help them pick up the books
communicating through body movements and gestures
What is body language?
Questions that aren't answered with a yes or no
What is an open-ended question?
True, Helpful, Inspiring, Necessary, Kind
What is active listening?
This is how you show respect when your teacher is talking.
What is listening quietly
all the ways people communicate that don't include actual words
What are nonverbal cues? facial expressions, body language, voice level and tone
a person who talks a lot and doesn't give anyone else a chance to talk
What is a conversation hog
When you choose to say something negative in a more positive way or just say nothing at all.
What is self-control?
When you remember what someone said in a previous conversation, how do you think they feel?
Happy, appreciated, listened to
This is a fair way to solve a problem when two friends want the same toy.
What is taking turns
Understanding how someone else feels is called?
Empathy
a person who thinks they know all the right answers
What is an know it all
Reasons we need to think before we speak
What are to make a good impression, to be kind, so we don't say anything inappropriate, so we don't hurt anyone's feelings?
3 active listening skills
What are 1. make eye contact 2. stay focused 3. use nonverbal cues 4. reflect emotions 5. visualize what's being said 6. ask questions
This is a good thing to do if you make a mistake.
An effective way of sharing and communicating your feelings while still respecting the feelings of others.
What is using an "I" statement?
Hi. How are you? Nice to see you. Good morning. How's it going? are all examples of this
What is a greeting?
Why are you at this school? Why did your parents get divorced? How much money do you make?
What are questions that are too personal?
What is visualizing?
what is picturing what someone else is saying to help us think about, understand, and remember information
This is what can happen if you talk too much while the teacher is giving directions.
What is you can miss directions or something important!