A power struggle is?
using your money to get what you want
fighting on the ground
trying to influence another person to do what you want
What is empathy?
A type of communication
Putting yourself in another's shoes so you understand them.
One example of how to avoid conflict is....
Actively ignore
Provoke a fight
Walk away swearing
What is conflict?
disagreement between 2 or more people
Fight between strangers
When is it a good time to address conflict?
When all parties are calm and able to listen to one another.
When all parties are angry.
A conflict can be resolved in two ways, what are they?
Constructively/destructively
physically/mentally
good/bad
What is a mediator?
Someone who stands up for a friend in an argument
Someone who helps in a fight
Someone who doesn't take sides and helps resolve a problem
What is compromise?
Law
Giving in on some points of a disagreement
Demanding that someone do as you say
Remember to listen more than ___________.
walk
talk
An example of a nonverbal response is...
nodding
apologizing
yelling
A good communicator will...
not look at the person
use negative language
Listen without interrupting
What is an I-Statement?
Communicates the speakers feelings without causing conflict.
The opposite of a you-statement
Aggressive communication
Name one skill needed in a successful relationship.
communication skills
hugging skills
shopping skills
basketball skills