Elements of Communication
what is the element of communication that goes with your body and what it's 'saying?'
what is body language
telling the truth in situations so that all the facts can come to light
what is honesty (healthy)
what are relationships
the way in which two or more people are connected
someone wants you to steal, use an I statement to say no
I do not want to do that, I will feel bad, I think that that is a bad idea, I feel like you want me to get in trouble, etc...
what is the type of communication that uses spoken words?
what is verbal
what is the type of practice that proves to a person that you are really listening?
what is active listening
when a person makes all the decisions for you and makes you do everything that they want to do
what is control (unhealthy)
the imparting or exchanging information
someone is using you to communicate with another person because they don't want to talk to them, use an I statement to say no
I do not want to be the middle person, I feel like that will mess our relationship up, I feel like I am being used, I think that you should talk to them yourself, etc...
what is the type of relationship that you have with a coworker or boss?
what is professional
What is the way you should project your voice? (hint: between passive and aggressive)
what is assertive
types of this can be physical, sexual, verbal, and emotional
what is an I statement
something you use to express your feelings
someone is using an aggressive tone towards you, how would you control the situation
answers will vary
what is the type of relationship that you have with a significant other?
what is intimate/romantic
what is an I statement
being able to come to one solution on something even though you both had different ideas
what is compromising
what is a "you" statement
a statement that puts blame on someone else
one of your friends is using a passive tone to their boss, they think they should get a raise because they are the only one who didn't get one, how would you educate them? (hint: assertive)
use an assertive voice, be confident but don't demand, be respectful, do not interrupt, do not let them talk over you....
what is the type of relationship that you have with your parents, siblings, cousins etc?
what is family/familial
what is passive and aggressive
when someone makes comments at something you do when you are just trying to be yourself
what is judgment
what is the type of communication that uses gestures
what is non-verbal, visual communication
how do you show your friend that you are actively listening? list the steps
1. listen, no interruption
2. eye contact
3. repeat information
etc..
what is the type of relationship that you have with the people that you know very very well?
what is friendship/friend!!!!!