Speak Kindly
Sometimes this can be kinder and more considerate than words. (Do you really need to speak?????)
What is silence?
To cause confusion and shame to; to make uncomfortably self-conscious
What is embarass?
It takes about 17 muscles to do this and 43 to frown.
What is smile?
Showing consideration for the well-being of others.
Kindness or respect
when you listen to the person speaking and focus on his or her comments. you employ these kind of listening skills
Active
Speaking kindly should never turn into a ________________ performance. (Someone who looks lovingly at himself/herself in a mirror or pond of water.)
What is narcissistic?
"Please, keep talking. I always yawn when I am interested."
What is sarcasm
Turning both your face and your____________ toward your interlocutor will show you are committed to communicating.
What is body
The ability to relate to the feelings of others.
What is empathy
Try your best to first understand then be __________.
What is understood
Attacking someone on this level is hitting below the belt.
What is personal?
To do this AT someone instead of WITH them
What is laugh?
Monty Python enthusiasts know, "A ____________ is a good as a wink to a blind horse." But it makes a big difference in conversation.
What is a nod?
The ability to determine the "right" and "wrong" of one's actions.
What is Conscience?
Take the time to consider what others say. Respond, don’t just ________.
React
Don't touch that dial! A loud voice can easily annoy, intimidate or threaten, therefore, keep the ___________ of your voice moderate at all time.
What is volume?
"I am the best!"
What is bragging? Boasting?
If your facial expressions do this, they reflect what the person is saying. It is another way to show you are engaged.
Mirror
The ability to treat others evenhandedly without showing partiality.
Wha is fairness?
Use _______ statements when commenting and responding, but also incorporate evidence when you are making an argument.
what is I?
Speaking with consideration and kindness is at the __________ of civil behavior.
What is the heart?
*#@#*@# (WTF?)
What is swearing?
It is the hallmark of conversation courtesy. To make this kind of contact with someone
What is eye?
The ability to restrict your behavior to what is proper - even when faced with strong temptations.
What is self-control
________ is a tool that can help establish connections between people by recognizing that we are all human and often experience life in similar ways.
What is humor