Communication Styles
This communication style is often associated with speaking loudly and demandingly, preferring to dominate or control others, and utilizing intimidation, harsh criticism, and threats to get your way.
What is Aggressive Communication?
Your parents want you to go to a college close to home, but you really want to go out of state. You respond by saying "If you're sure that's what is best". This reflects a(n) ___________ communication style.
What is Passive?
The art of motivating a group of people to act towards achieving a common goal.
What is Leadership?
TRUE OR FALSE: It is impossible to debate on a topic even if you don't personally agree with that side.
FALSE
List 3 examples of non-verbal communication.
Touch, physical space, eye-contact, body language, clothing, posture, etc.
This communication style is often associated with acting indifferently, yielding to others, failing to express one's feelings or needs, and allowing others to exert themselves over you often to avoid conflict and “preserve the peace”.
What is Passive Communication?
_______ are often described as talkative, sociable, action-oriented, enthusiastic, friendly, and out-going. This is a component of personality.
What is Extroverts?
To promote and defend one’s rights and/or beliefs in society.
What is Advocacy?
List 5 examples of BAD Debate Etiquette.
Yell/Raise your voice unnecessarily loud, Interrupt the debater/mediator, Personally attack a peer, Falsify or distort claims, Have side conversations
TRUE OR FALSE: Non-verbal communication is different across cultures, ages, and genders.
TRUE
This communication style can sometimes be outwardly perceived as being passive but is also associated with harboring resentment and acting out in subtle or secret ways often behind someone’s back to express one's true emotions.
What is Passive-Aggressive Communication?
List 3 characteristics of a person who is "left-brained".
Logical, analytical, objective, organized, structured.
TRUE OR FALSE: Public speaking is a crucial aspect of good leadership.
FALSE - or maybe true!!!
List 5 examples of GOOD Debate Etiquette.
Speak clearly, Plan your argument, Prepare & use note cards, Stay focused on the topic, Share your opinion, Back up your argument, Make eye contact with audience, Be confident, Be mindful of your pitch and tone, Utilize appropriate body language
List two differences between what "appropriate" body language is in a classroom vs. at home with your family.
Classroom: sitting up straight, turned towards the person who is speaking, physical space between students
Home: laying down on the couch, kicking your feet up, leaning on someone else's shoulder, not always maintaining eye contact
This communication style allows for communication and collaboration between all parties.
What is Assertive Communication?
Describe what it means to be an auditory learner.
What is a learning style in which a person learns best through listening?
Describe an example of a way to "silently lead".
Name 5 characteristics of an effective public speaker.
Speaks clearly, energetic, personable, friendly, uses gestures, makes eye contact, etc.
In yesterday's video example (1000 Words), Eddie Murphy used these types of non-verbal communication.
Gestures, facial expressions, eye contact
What type of communication style does this reflect: Not being willing to compromise when you disagree with others.
What is Aggressive Communication?
Describe what a "lollipop moment" is and how it relates to leadership.
Lollipop moment = impacting someone unexpectedly and even unknowingly, showing leadership in a way that was unintentional but made a positive difference for others.
Name 1 well-known human rights advocate.
Ex: Malcolm X, MLK, Rosa Parks, etc.
Describe the difference between a "safe" space and a "brave" space.
Safe space = somewhere where everyone is comfortable and respected
Brave space = somewhere where everyone is respected, but some may be outside of their comfort zone
Name two specific common non-verbal communication differences between two cultures.
Ex: Hand shake vs kiss on the cheek to greet, hug vs. bow, etc.