Elements of Communication
the element of this communication type that goes with your body and what it's saying
what is body language
telling the truth in situations so that all the facts can come to light
what is honesty (healthy)
the way in which two or more people are connected
what are relationships
someone wants you to steal, use an I statement to say no
I do not want to do that, I will feel bad, I think that that is a bad idea, I feel like you want me to get in trouble, etc...
the type of communication that uses spoken words
what is verbal
the type of practice that proves to a person that you are really listening
what is active listening
when a person makes all the decisions for you and makes you do everything that they want to do
what is control (unhealthy)
the exchanging of information by using verbal and non-verbal techniques
what is communication
someone is using you to communicate with another person because they don't want to talk to them, use an I statement to say no
I do not want to be the middle person, I feel like that will mess our relationship up, I feel like I am being used, I think that you should talk to them yourself, etc...
the type of relationship that you have with a co-worker or boss?
what is a professional relationship
This is the way you should project your voice (hint: between passive and aggressive)
what is assertive
types of this can be physical, sexual, verbal, and emotional
the way you "start" to speak in order to express your feelings
what is an "I" statement
someone is using an aggressive tone towards you, how would you control the situation
answers will vary
the type of relationship that you have with a significant other?
what is an intimate/romantic relationship
This is the type of statement you should use when speaking about how you feel
what is an I statement
being able to come to one solution on something even though you both had different ideas
what is compromising
a statement that puts blame on someone else
what is a "you" statement
one of your friends is using a passive tone to their boss, they think they should get a raise because they are the only one who didn't get one, how would you educate them? (hint: assertive)
use an assertive voice, be confident but don't demand, be respectful, do not interrupt, do not let them talk over you....
the type of relationship that you have with your parents, siblings, cousins, etc...
what is a family/familial relationship
This is the talking style that lets people pass over you, This is the talking style that can make people scared of you
what is passive and aggressive
when someone makes comments at something you do when you are just trying to be yourself
what is judgment
the type of communication that uses facial expressions, hand gestures, etc...
what is non-verbal communication
how do you show your friend that you are actively listening? list the steps
1. listen, no interruption
2. eye contact
3. repeat information
etc..
the type of relationship that you have with the people that you know very very well
what is a friendship/friend!!!!!