Life Skills Chapter 4: Communicating With Others

Communication is just talking.

• True

• False

Listening is just hearing words.

• True

• False

Nonverbal communication can be done through:

• body language

• posture

• close and distant personal space

• all of the above

Verbal communication guidelines includes all BUT:

• Be clear and direct

• Ask questions

• Personal space

• Speak for yourself

Sign language is a system of

• billboards and posters for advertising

• hand signs used by or for people with hearing impairments

• images

• body language and facial communication

Gunner showed that he was an active listener when he

• dug through his backpack for a pencil to take notes.

• leaned forward in his chair toward the speaker.

• leaned over to ask his neighbor what the speaker just said.

• Blurted out the answer before the speaker could finish.

People's perceptions and communication styles can differ.

• True

• False

___________________________ involves the exchange of ideas, thoughts, and feelings.

• Questions

• Gossip

• Feedback

• Conversation

Kerri found out from Tom that Ben told Shawna that Lila might be moving to Texas. This is an example of ______________________________.

• rumor

• gossip

• feedback

• sign language

When you talk to people about someone else's personal life or private business you are ______________________________.

• spreading rumors

• being helpful

• gossiping

• being funny