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Communication
*Bell Ringer
“Assumptions are the termites of Relationships”
What do you think this means?
*Styles of Communication
*Aggressive: overly forceful, pushy, or hostile.
*May involve bullying or intimidation
*May not pay attention to others’ thoughts, feelings, or needs.
*Passive: unwilling or unable to express thoughts and feelings in a direct or firm manner.
* Putting others’ needs ahead of your own
*Dislike conflict/ will go out of way to avoid arguments
*Assertive: expressing your views clearly and respectfully.
* Standing up for your rights while respecting the rights of others
*Negotiating and compromising
*3 Ways We Communicate
*Speaking
*Listening
*Nonverbal
*Speaking Skills*“I” message: a statement that takes ownership of your feelings and allows assertive communication between two people.
*Replace “You” messages with “I” messages
*“I” Messages
3 INGREDIENTS
*Feeling (I Feel…….)
*Event (When…..)
*Consequence (Because….)
*Changing a “You” message to an “I” message*Partner Activity (10 minutes)
*You are always late!! Why are you so inconsiderate? You made me miss my recital!
*“I feel unimportant (feeling) when you are late (event) and I miss my recital (consequence).”
*Listening Skills*Active Listening: paying close attention to
what someone is saying and communicating.
4 Listening Skills
*4 Listening Skills
*Role Playing Scenarios
*Activity
*Have students get in partners
*Come up with a situation where one of you is talking and the other one practices ONE of the four listening skills.
*The class guesses what skill it is.
*15-20 minutes
*Nonverbal Communication*Body Language: nonverbal communication through
gestures, facial expressions, behaviors, and posture.
*Sometimes what we say is not as important as HOW we say it.
*Everything we do sends a message!
*What Different Nonverbal Cues Mean* Crossed Arms
* Closed off. Implies resistance. Not listening or interested.
* A nose rub
* Linked with deception. Could mean you’re lying or trying to hide the truth.
* A barrier
* You’re too close. Back off.
* A hand placed under the chin
* Contemplative. Making a decision.
* Feet pointed toward the door
* Ready to leave. The feet are the most honest part of the body. What direction are they facing?
* A back of the neck scratch
* Concerned or have questions.
* Mirroring
* Shows interest. You find the speaker favorable.
* Forward lean/decrease in backwards lean
* Indicates positive sentiment and interest.
* Eye Contact
* Shows interest, attention, and involvement.
* Raised Eyebrow
* May indicate skepticism or interest, depending on how it is done.
* Avoiding Eye Contact
* dishonesty or discomfort
*Cultural Differences in Nonverbal Communication*Read Article (10 minutes)
*Discuss (5 minutes)