Ch.11 Flashcards
At least two people in a meaningful exchange
Interpersonal communication
Nonverbal cues including physical appearance, posture, gestures, body position, touching, facial expressions, and voice characteristics
Nonverbal communication
Self-talk, the communication we have with ourselves—intrapersonal communication or internal dialogue affects motivation and behavior
Intrapersonal communication
6 Cs of communication
- Clear
- Concise
- Courteous
- Correct
- Complete
- Constructive
Ask questions, paraphrase, attend to main and supporting ideas, acknowledge and respond, give appropriate feedback, and pay attention to the speaker’s total communication (verbal and nonverbal)
Active listening
Communicate that you are with the speaker and value his or her messages
Supportive listening
Realize that people react individually or differently to the way you communicate.
Aware listening
A person’s ability to perceive, recognize, and understand the feelings, behaviors, intentions, and attitudes of others; empathy is an important prerequisite to effective communication
Empathy