A good communicator will...
Listen without interrupting
use negative language
not look at the person
What is an I-Statement?
The opposite of a you-statement
Aggressive communication
Communicates the speakers feelings without causing conflict.
One example of how to avoid conflict is....
Walk away swearing
Provoke a fight
Actively ignore
If you negotiate, you ______ with someone.
deal
argue
fight
What is empathy?
A type of communication
Putting yourself in another's shoes so you understand them.
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?
good/bad
Constructively/destructively
physically/mentally
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
A power struggle is?
trying to influence another person to do what you want
fighting on the ground
using your money to get what you want
Name one skill needed in a successful relationship.
hugging skills
communication skills
basketball skills
shopping skills
What is conflict?
disagreement between 2 or more people
Fight between strangers
An example of a nonverbal response is...
yelling
apologizing
nodding
What is a mediator?
Someone who stands up for a friend in an argument
Someone who doesn't take sides and helps resolve a problem
Someone who helps in a fight