Basics
What are two examples of healthy family communication?
-Eye contact
-Allowing both sides to share their side of the story
-patience
-breaks (if necessary)
What does a good relationship with your parents look like….
Respect for each other
Understanding each other’s feelings
Trust for one another
Concern for the other’s well being
Knowing each other’s wants, likes, dislikes, and what is important to them
What was the first soft drink in space?
Coca Cola
True or False: It is important to make sure that the time and place is right for having good conversations.
True
Fill in the blank:
Trust and Respect are built on keeping your ___.
Trust and Respect are built on keeping your promises.
What is the name of the biggest technology company in South Korea?
Answer: Samsung
Changes happen in 5 different developmental areas. Name 3 of the 5.
Physical
Mental
Social
Emotional
Moral
True or false:
It is important to listen actively and to make an effort to understand what other people are trying to communicate.
True
What is the name of the largest ocean on earth?
Answer: Pacific Ocean
Why Don’t You Talk to Your Parents? (think examples from the presentation)
Fear that you are not trusted
Being misunderstood
Fear of punishment
Fear of lecture
Feeling that parents are stubborn
Indifference
Don’t want anyone “in your business”
How can you build a good relationship with you parents?
Be Courteous
Be Thoughtful
Communicate your own needs and perspectives respectfully
Ask clarifying questions
Recognize Special Efforts
Describe the Vulcan mind-meld.
*For a bonus 100 points, describe the "how" as well as the "what."
Vulcans (a species from Star Trek that suppress their emotions in favor of logic) can forge a direct connection from their own mind to the mind of another being in order to directly experience that being's thought, emotions, memories, etc. (Telepathic link is also acceptable).
HOW: they place their thumb on the other person's jaw line, and the next two fingers on their temple, and say "My mind to your mind. My thoughts to your thoughts."
What are some tips for communication? (think examples from the presentation)
Listen
Think about both points of view.
What are the common goals?
Show interest
Be direct
Try to answer with detail
Control your emotions
Be honest
Be respectful
Don’t argue
Support each other
Focus on topic
Use positive body language
Why is it important to spend time together with your family?
It helps all of you to learn more about one another.
It strengthens communication.
It shows that you are all making an effort and that you care.
Which is the only edible food that never goes bad?
Honey