Self-Advocate
What is self-advocacy?
telling others what you want and need
How do you start a conversation?
Greet the person and ask a question
What is nonverbal communication?
The signals we express with our body and quality of voice, includes body language, facial expressions, and tone of voice
Where can we meet friends?
school, work, the community
Positive and professional communication is an expectation at work. What is an expectation?
Expectation: rule that is implied
What is a support system?
individuals in your life who you trust, are safe, and available to support you
What is active listening? How do you show others you are listening in a conversation?
Active listening - whole-body listening
- eye contact
- facing the speaker
What nonverbal communication is expected at work?
positive, professional
What are two qualities of a good friend?
1. trust worthy
2. accepting
Nonverbal communication is important at work. While at work, what zone do we need to present in?
GREEN ZONE
Self-awareness is essential when advocating for your needs. What is self-awareness
knowledge of yourself, strengths, interests, and needs
Name three appropriate conversation topics for small talk
movies
music
sports
weather
How does nonverbal communication help us be better perspective-takers?
Can help us determine how someone else feels
Friends have common interests. What is a common interest?
An activity, topic, or trait that two people have in common
What are three topics that are appropriate to talk about at work?
sports, current events, movies, music
parents
teachers
job coach
boss
co-workers
Conversations need to be balanced. That means we need to take turns. How do you take turns in a conversation?
by asking and answering questions
Name three nonverbal communication cues of someone in the green zone
relaxed calm body, neutral face, positive tone of voice
Name three examples of common interests.
Sport, music, school, reading
What is feedback?
Feedback - information about our performance that helps us grow
Name three scenarios in which you would need to advocate for yourself
1. work
2. school
3. with friends
What are three topics that would be inappropriate or unexpected for small talk?
- politics
- religion
- money
- physical appearance, weight
Name three nonverbal communication cues of someone in the red zone
crossed arms, loud breathing, irritated tone of voice, facial expressions
What is an acquaintance? How do they differ from a friend?
Acquaintance: somebody I know casually and typically see in one setting
I see friends in more than one setting. I trust my friends more than my acquaintances.
What is a habit? What are three important habits for work?
Habit: a repeated action
- being on time
- advocating for your needs
- small talk with coworkers