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The way we begin a conversation is called the ____________.

A
impersonal
B
closing
C
interpersonal
D
opening
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Fred: (waves to Sarah) Hi, umm... I just moved here. My name is Fred.Sarah: Hi Fred. Where are you from?Fred: Florida. The weather here in Michigan sure is cold.Sarah: I know what you mean, I moved here from San Diego two years ago. Wait until January.Fred: I can just imagine. Hey do you mind if I sit with you for a little while?Sarah: No, take a seat. I’d love the company during lunch.Fred: It’s been hard to meet anyone since I started school last week. Thanks.Sarah: No worries. I know exactly how you feel. I moved at the end of the school year and didn’t get to know anyone. Then I spent the summer alone. Fred: Aw, bummer. It sure is tough to start a new school. Sarah: Yeah, but when school started again, I met some cool people. Fred: I am really shy about meeting new people.Sarah: Well, I can introduce my friends to you.(bell rings)Fred: That would be great! Guess lunch is over. It’s been great talking to you.Sarah: You too. Meet me here for lunch tomorrow and I’ll introduce my friends.Fred: Great. Bye.Sarah: Later.

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T
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During feedback which of the following would be communicated?

A
understanding
B
clarification
C
criticism
D
all of the above
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Explain the differences between interpersonal and impersonal communication. Give an example of both types of communication in your explanation.

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The closing is the part of the conversation where you ___________________.

A
share what the conversation is about.
B
finish your conversation.
C
begin the conversation.
D
give feedback.
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The feedforward part of the conversation should do all of the following except __________.

A
identify the tone
B
introduce the purpose
C
give leave-taking clues
D
establish a time-frame
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Interpersonal communication includes _____________________,

A
mutual sharing
B
exchanging personal information
C
getting to know each other
D
all of the above
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Fred: (waves to Sarah) Hi, umm... I just moved here. My name is Fred.Sarah: Hi Fred. Where are you from?Fred: Florida. The weather here in Michigan sure is cold.Sarah: I know what you mean, I moved here from San Diego two years ago. Wait until January.Fred: I can just imagine. Hey do you mind if I sit with you for a little while?Sarah: No, take a seat. I’d love the company during lunch.Fred: It’s been hard to meet anyone since I started school last week. Thanks.Sarah: No worries. I know exactly how you feel. I moved at the end of the school year and didn’t get to know anyone. Then I spent the summer alone. Fred: Aw, bummer. It sure is tough to start a new school. Sarah: Yeah, but when school started again, I met some cool people. Fred: I am really shy about meeting new people.Sarah: Well, I can introduce my friends to you.(bell rings)Fred: That would be great! Guess lunch is over. It’s been great talking to you.Sarah: You too. Meet me here for lunch tomorrow and I’ll introduce my friends.Fred: Great. Bye.Sarah: Later.

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B
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Which scenario is not an example of an interpersonal communication?

A
two friends discuss their plans for college
B
a teacher and student discuss the student’s reasons for missing a week of school
C
a mechanic and a customer discuss repairs needed on the customer’s car
D
two co-workers discuss their fears about the future of their company
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List and define the five essentials of conversation. In your opinion which essential is the most important for creating a successful conversation? Explain your opinion.

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