Empathy and Respect
Feeling/understanding what someone else is feeling
Empathy
Why is it important to listen with attention?
It is respectful
Passive, assertive, or aggressive?
Assertive
When you are making plans or decisions that will affect another person and you are considering how that person might feel about it is...
Predicting feelings
What happens when you disagree disrespectfully with someone?
Can end up in a bigger argument, end up in a fight, hurt the other person's feelings, etc.
Something you say to make another person feel bad
A put-down
Focusing on the person's words, not interrupting, asking questions, repeating what you heard.
Skills for listening with attention
The chance of not being heard or taken seriously by others is a consequence of being...
Passive
Why is it important to try and predict someone's feelings before you do something?
So you don't hurt their feelings, its respectful, it is a part of having empathy, you can avoid making mistakes
What makes it difficult to show compassion?
shyness, don't know what to say or do, might feel embarrassed or awkward
Why is it important to be respectful?
it shows you care about others, helps you get along better with others, you work better as a team/group
When is it important to listen with attention?
when someone is giving instructions, when you are talking to someone or someone is talking to you
The chance of making people mad, starting a fight, and people not liking you is a consequence of being...
Agressive
How can understanding other's perspectives help you respond in a respectful and thoughtful way?
You are to put yourself in their shoes and try to understand what they might feel or need
Sometimes, to be really compassionate you might need to...
put someone else's needs/feelings before your own