10 Basic Ethics in Communication (Lewis, 2015)

Question 1

10 Basic Ethics in Communication (Lewis, 2015)

Answer 1

1. Seek to “elicit the best” in communication and interaction with other group members
2. Listen when others speak
3. Speak non-judgmentally
4. Speak from your own experiences and perspective, expressing your own thoughts, needs and feelings
5. Seek to understand others
6. Avoid speaking for others: e.g. characterizing what others have said without checking your understanding or by universalizing your opinions, beliefs, values, and conclusions
7. Manage your own personal boundaries: share only what you are comfortable sharing
8. Respect the personal boundaries of others
9. Avoid interrupting and side conversation
10. Make sure that everyone has time to speak, that all members have relatively equal “air time” if they want it