MISC
What tone is best to use at work? assertive
What term represents an attitude that shows you are pushy/bossy and that you don’t care about the feelings of others aggressive
What is another term for politeness? courtesy
250,000 What type of communication is with friends?
What is it called when you know when to speak in a conversation? Timing
What type of distance do we use with close friends to exchange confidences and confessions? Intimate Distance
What are our small talks with others called? Conversations
What is the science of body movements called? kinesics
What is our “territory” called? Personal Space
public distance What type of space do we use with strangers?
nonverbal messages or communication What is our body language called?
gesture What is a hand or arm movement called?
simple interruption What type of interruption involves a person who begins speaking before the other person has finished?
tone What is your style or manner of expression called?
personal distance What type of listening do we use in with friends in a social setting?
silent interruption What type of interruption involves a person taking advantage of the speaker’s pause to take over the conversation?
overlapping interruption What type of interruption involves a person trying to interrupt, but the speaker just keeps speaking?
Open posture wants to talk, & a closed posture doesn’t want to talk What are the two types of posture and what do they say about us?
talk about what the other person likes, know what’s going on in the news, and read more What are 3 ways you can keep a conversation interesting?
good posture, long strides when walking, good eye contact, and powerful gestures What are 4 ways you can use your body to appear confident and honest?
Women Do men or women value touch more?
Complete a gesture, let your voice drop, and draw out your last words What are 3 clues you can use to signal to the other person you are ready for them to speak?
increased facial touching, increased body movements, and no hand movements What 3 signs that a person is lying?
No Do all cultures value touch the same?
slowly How do people talk when they are sad or tired?
body movements Is talking or body language more important in communication?
Don’t pump their arm, firm handshake (not fishy and not crushing) What are rules for a good handshake?
your true feelings What can your tone of voice reveal?
They are nervous, excited, or anxious. If people talk fast, what does that tell you about them?
yes Can we use our bodies to disguise our true feelings?