NVC 101
Communication In-Class Today
Communication & NVC
100

The founder of NVC.

Who is Marshall Rosenberg?

100

This style avoids expressing opinions or needs, often to keep the peace.

What is a passive communication style?

100

This communication style avoids direct expression of needs or feelings, but shows resistance or resentment in indirect ways, like sarcasm or silent treatment.

What is a passive agressive communication style?

200

Describing something that was physically done or said.

What is an Observation?

200

This type of communication includes gestures, facial expressions, and tone of voice.

What is nonverbal communication?

200

Communication Style: "I'm OK, You're OK."

What is assertiveness?

300

The four components of NVC.

What is Observations, Feelings, Needs, and Requests?

300

Comedic duo Key and Peele illustrate what can happen when we rely on only what percentage of our communication.

What is 7%?

300

This is often the weakest link in communication, even though it’s essential for understanding.

What is listening?

400

An opinion about an action.

What is an Evaluation?

400

2 traits of poor listeners Karl and Russell exhibit in Up?

  • Interrupt others frequently

  • Think about their response instead of listening

  • Get distracted 

  • Jump to conclusions

  • Avoid eye contact 

  • Judge or criticize while the other person is speaking

  • Only half-listen or “hear” without understanding

  • Change the subject abruptly

  • Finish the speaker’s sentences for them

  • Show little to no body language or engagement

400

This four-part model includes observation, feeling, need, and this final step.

What is a request?

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