Empathy
Be ________________
Always treat the other person with respect.
respectful
If you are uncertain about something, don't be affraid to ask for _______________
clarification
Record videos of ___________ talking.
Watching these videos may be awkward to begin with. Still, it will help you identify your strengths and weaknesses and give you an idea of how others see you.
yourself
After your topic you need to write ______________ sentences to add support to your information.
supportive sentences
Pay attention to ________ expressions.
_____________ can tell you a lot about how someone feels in the moment, such as whether they are happy, sad, angry, or anxious.
facial expressions
Pay _________
attention
Be_____________
Show kindness and compassion by showing concern for the other person's feeling.
kind
Be _________________ in your language and tone.
respectful.
Stand __________ when you are speaking.
This shows that you are confident! if you are using notes for a report or a presentation, hold them at a comfortable reading height so you don't need t bend over to read them.
tall
What do you begin a paragraph with?
a topic sentence
Observe _________ positioning
Open body language signals that a person feels comfortable and relaxed. In contrast, closed-off body language, like crossing your arms, can indicate discomfort or hostility
body
Maintain eye______
contact
Put yourself in their ________________
When listening, imagine how the other person might fee or what they might be experiencing.
shoes
In class, take notes of _________________
key points (important information)
Speak at a ____________pace.
If you talk to fast it can be difficult for people to understand what you are saying, giving the impression that you are nervous.
steady
Make sure to organize your ideas with _______ organizers
graphic
Use your own body __________
Maintaining eye contact, keeping an open posture, and using hand gestures during conversations can help others feel more comfortable and show that you are engaged.
language
Put your ___________ away.
phone
Offer to ________________
If a friend shares a problem, tell them you care and ask if you can help.
help
Ask ___________ questions
follow-up questions
Change your _________.
Good speakers use different ________ for different parts of their message. This helps them connect with their audience and make their talk more interesting.
tone.
Make sure you create an _______ that includes your main point in order in which you will write them.
outline
Gestures provide important clues into how a person ____________ and thinks. For example, noticing someone's hand gestures can tell whether they are excited about something or frustrated.
feels
Ask_____________
questions
Listen __________________
When someone is talking, make eye contact and give them your full attention
carefully
Ask ___________ questions.
open-ended questions
Make ________ contact.
Good eye contact is crucial for both listening and speaking. By looking at the other person, you show them that you wish to communicate even before you said a word.
What do you have to do before you right something?
Think first
Don't_____________
interrupt
Ensure that your ____ matches the emotion you are trying to express.
tone.
para-______________
phrase
Be aware of your __________ expressions and body language.
facial expressions
Consider ___________ being expressed.
emotions