Move gradually closer to the group, go up and introduce yourself, stand beside them and chip in on their conversation
What are ways of joining an open group?
Balancing opposites while entering the paradox of "yes" and "no", "true" and "not true", at the very same time.
What is Dialectics?
Expressing your thoughts, feelings, and opinions in a way that makes your views and needs clearly understood by others, without putting down their thoughts, feelings, or opinions.
What is assertive communication?
When I express how I feel about something before I ask for it, I'm using a skill from...
What is DEAR MAN?
Name 3 ways you can act interested
What is...eye contact, active/reflective listening, nodding, facing your body toward the person
Look for people who are close by you and similar to you
What is Finding and getting people to like you?
You dont know what you want, Emotions are getting in the way, Forget long-term vs short-term goals, other people are getting in your way
What are factors that interfere with interpersonal effectiveness?
True or false: we can always get what we want, somehow.
What is FALSE
When you are smiling and using humor you are using this skill.
What is easy manner?
Being ignored, misunderstood, misread, misinterpreted, unequal treatment, private experience being denied
What is invalidation?
If you've gotten what you want AND kept your self respect, but you've really upset the person you were asking something of, what objective have you lost sight of?
What is relationship effectiveness.
What's a way to get rid of interpersonal effectiveness myth (remember, a myth is something like "if I don't _____, people will think I'm _____)
What is challenging Myths in the way of interpersonal effectiveness
Pay attention, reflect back, "read minds", understand, acknowledge the valid, show equality
What are levels of validation?
A bill involving the private interests and demands of a particular individual
What is Personal Bill of Rights?
Ask and respond to questions, Make small talk, Self-disclose skillfully, Dont interrupt, learn things to talk about
What are Conversation Skills?
True or false: validation is fixing, offering solutions, or giving advice
What is false