Involves checking with the speaker on what she/he meant and resolving any confusion.

A form of verbal communication that includes writing and reading.

Giving your full attention to the speaker, using all senses to listen, and showing the speaker you are listening by giving eye contact, smiling, and/or nodding.

A form of workplace communication can be

When the message is transmitted through spoken words.

Your team is presenting your project to the class it's your turn to talk. Jim jumps in and starts reading your slides. Jim is being:

Everyone working on your project is full of ideas! You wait your turn to talk, but when Kim keeps talking for a long time, you say politely, "Excuse me. I have an idea to share."

You are sharing your ideas for your section of a group project. Another kid says you are wrong, but you know you are right because YOU did the research. You tell him, "Thanks for your input, but I have facts to support this."

You are in a group and you do not like the ideas that the other team members have. You say, "That's not at all how we should do this. I have a better idea." You are being:

Sarita just shared an idea for your group project. You like it, but have more to add. You say, "That's a good idea! I have another idea on how we can make it even better." You are being:

My friend wants me to go to the Mall with her, but I'm tired, so I say: "Sorry, but my mom told me to help her clean the house today."

What type of communicator is illustrated above?

Change the following statement to a more assertive response: "I know I'm late again, some idiot run pass the traffic light and caused a massive traffic jam, that's just not my fault."

True or False: Communication is more than just talking face to face?

What is Body Language?

Good listening skills include what?

Hearing, thinking about and responding to another person’s message is

Three Styles of Communication

The exchange of information through the use of words or actions is

A person who has a tendency to give up, or give in without standing up for their rights and needs

A person that is overly forceful, pushy, hostile or otherwise attacking in approach is known as

Which communication style is the most effective?

Your teacher has not given you a grade for a paper you handed in, and you tell him or her, "I handed in that paper with everyone else. It's not my fault if you can't keep yourself organized," is an example of which of the following communication styles?

Your best friend calls you and says that he(she) needs you to substitute for him(her) at the board meeting. You're not feeling well, but say, "I don't feel very well tonight and have an early morning appointment, but I guess I can do it." This is an example of which of the following communication styles?

Your neighbor accidentally knocked over your garbage can. You write an angry note calling him a 'selfish jerk' and leave it on his car. This is an example of which communication style?