Communication Styles
What communication style means saying exactly what you mean in a calm, respectful way?
What is assertive communication?
What part of communication includes facial expressions, posture, and eye contact?
What is nonverbal communication?
What is a small lie told to avoid hurting someone’s feelings?
What is a white lie?
What is it called when someone shares too much information without checking in?
What is info-dumping?
Hidden rules are rules that are not always _____ taught.
What is directly?
This communication style uses commanding or controlling language and can make others feel upset or defensive.
What is aggressive communication?
A calm voice and relaxed body usually make your message sound more _____.
What is respectful?
Giving honest feedback while still being kind is called being honest in a ____ way.
What is a respectful way?
One strategy to prevent info-dumping is to ask, “_____?”
What is “Do you want to hear more?”
Asking for accommodations or clarification is an example of _____.
What is self-advocacy?
This style is very honest but does not always consider how others might feel.
What is blunt communication?
If someone is looking away, fidgeting, or checking their watch, they may feel _____.
What is overwhelmed or uninterested?
Name one reason someone might tell a white lie.
What is to avoid hurting feelings / reduce awkwardness?
Sharing one or two facts and then letting others talk is called taking _____ turns.
What are short turns?
Name one example of a school accommodation.
What is extra time, breaks, directions read aloud, graphic organizers?
True or False: Assertive communication helps build trust and teamwork.
What is True?
Why does tone matter when saying the same words?
What is tone changes how the message is understood?
True or False: White lies always lead to better communication.
What is False?
Why is conversation balance important?
What is it helps everyone feel heard?
True or False: Accommodations make work easier for everyone.
What is False (they help students show what they know).