WorksheetsPublic Vs. Private Communication
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which best describes the Personal/Private Self?
How you act, speak, and dress when at work
How you act, speak, and dress around friends and family
How you act when giving a speech to strangers
How you behave in a courtroom
Which best describes the Public/Professional Self?
How you act only when you are home alone
How you act around close friends
How you act in public to appear appropriate and respectful
How you act when playing video games
Which is an example of casual speech?
Good morning, sir.
Hello, how are you?
Waz up!
I’m so sorry.
Which is an example of professional/formal speech?
A. “Yo!”
B. “Dang, that’s rough.”
C. “Hello, how are you?”
D. “My bad.”
Which is a negative effect of using the wrong self in public?
A. Rolling your eyes ✅
B. A friendly smile
C. Shaking Hands
D. Speaking Politely
Speaking a foreign language just to keep others from understanding is considered:
Inclusive communication
Exclusive communication
Professional communication
Respectful behavior
Which is an example of inclusive communication in the U.S.?
Speaking English so others can join the conversation
Whispering in a group
Texting while someone talks to you
Rolling your eyes
Which is an example of casual writing?
An essay for class
A text message to a friend
A science report
A business letter
Which is an example of professional writing?
Personal diary entry
Notes to a friend
School project report
Birthday card
Which is an example of casual behavior?
Picking your nose
Shaking hands when meeting someone
Sitting up straight in a meeting
Covering a sneeze with your elbow
Which is an example of professional behavior?
Chewing gum loudly
Slouching in your chair
Greeting someone with a handshake
Burping at the table
Which outfit is appropriate for a casual/private setting?
Pajama bottoms
Clean collared shirt
Suit and tie
School uniform
Which outfit is appropriate for a public/professional setting?
Tank tops and short shorts
Clothes that are clean and fit the occasion
Pajamas and slippers
Torn jeans with holes
Where might it be okay to act in a casual way?
Classroom
Bedroom
Job Interview
Restaurant
Where should you always use your public/professional self?
School
Best friend’s backyard
Sleepover
Living room
Which casual phrase might be fine with friends but not in a speech?
A. “How is everyone today?”
B. “My bad.”
C. “Excuse me.”
D. “I’m so sorry to hear that.”
Which public/professional phrase shows politeness?
A. “Yo, what’s up?”
B. “That sucks.”
C. “Good morning.”
D. “Dang!”
What does showing your professional self communicate to others?
That you are casual and fun
That you are appropriate, intelligent, and respectful
That you don’t like following rules
That being informal is always okay
Why is it important to have a personal self?
It helps you be serious all the time
It lets you be relaxed and enjoy time with friends/family
It prevents you from having fun
It makes you more formal
Why should you know when to switch between personal and professional self?
So you can act the same everywhere
So you can match your communication to the situation
So you never have to be polite
So you can avoid talking to others
When the person receiving a message interprets it the same way the sender meant it, it is __________________ communication.
good
misunderstood
effective
confusing
The sharing or exchange of messages, information, or ideas
Suppression
Exfoliation
Regeneration
Communication
Which of the following statements is true?
Communication requires at least one person
People rarely make mistakes when communicating
Communication is a two-way process
Employers don’t really value communication skills
True or false: Public speaking is a skill you can improve and work on.
True.
False.
If you are talking to someone in person you need to
Make eye contact with the people you are speaking with
Look at what you are talking about.
Close your eyes.
Turn your back to them.
The skills that are essential for effective communication are ________.
good reading & writing,
speaking & listening
None of the above
All of the above
Appearance, being prepared, and not displaying distracting behaviors like swaying are part of which category?
Poise
Gestures
Life
Behaviors
