Active Listening and Communication Skills

The video is a playful take on communication skills, featuring the 'Communication Olympics.' Hosts Walker Walter and Melissa Marissa introduce events focused on active listening and effective communication. Jon Rigbe participates in a listening event, where his skills are critiqued. Natasha Stevens showcases different communication styles, highlighting assertive communication. The video concludes with a summary of key points and a humorous sign-off.

What is the main focus of the Communication Olympics?

• Testing kids' artistic talents

• Testing kids' academic knowledge

• Testing kids' communication skills

• Testing kids' physical abilities

What did Jon Rigbe do last year that showed poor listening skills?

• He interrupted Frankie

• He walked away from Frankie

• He ignored Frankie

• He took out his cell phone

Which of the following is NOT a criterion for active listening?

• Eye contact

• Nodding

• Interrupting frequently

• Undivided attention

What could Jon have done to get a higher score in the listening event?

• Talk about his own problems

• Ignore the caterpillar

• Restate Valentina's concern

• End the conversation quickly

Why did Jon mention the caterpillar during his conversation with Valentina?

• He wanted to change the topic

• He was trying to be funny

• He wanted to impress Valentina

• He was genuinely interested in the caterpillar

What is assertive communication?

• Being aggressive and forceful

• Being direct and honest without put downs

• Being passive and avoiding conflict

• Being sarcastic and humorous

What was Natasha initially demonstrating when she considered taking money from her parents?

• Assertive communication

• Aggressive communication

• Passive communication

• Confident communication

How did Natasha turn the situation around?

• By stealing the money

• By ignoring her friend

• By yelling at her friend

• By being direct about her feelings

What is a negative outcome of aggressive communication?

• It builds trust

• It is always effective

• It can hurt someone's feelings

• It resolves conflicts quickly

What did the judges score Natasha for her assertive communication?

• 7.5

• 8.9

• 8.2

• 9.5