Communication Do's and Don'ts

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Communication Do or Don't: Saying "yeah" and nodding head shows the person you are listening WHEN NOT actually listening.

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Do or Don't: Reread digital messages to see how they could be misinterpreted before sending the message.

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Do or Don't: When texting a grandparent or someone your grandparent's age, you should use LESS text style abbreviations.

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Do or Don't: The communication sender should assume that a message will be received as the sender intended.

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Communication Do or Don't: The goal of a conversation should be to win or have the last word.

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Do or Don't: You should think about the other person's mood before having a "big" conversation with them.

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Using FaceTime to reduce physical barriers may help send more clear messages when hanging out over long distance. Do or Don't?

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If you feel uncomfortable communicating with others, you should actually try to communicate more frequently in safe spaces to help you learn how to do it better.

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Do or Don't: You should yell at the person when you are mad to try to find a solution to a problem with someone you are in a conflict with.

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Do or Don't: To show someone that you are listening you should have eye contact with them, put down your phone, and not interrupt them when speaking.

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