Which of the “Effective Listening Strategies” do you need to improve on? What steps will you take to improve?
Answers will vary but should refer specifically to one of the 5 “Effective Listening Strategies” and should describe specific steps the student can/will take to improve.
What steps can you take to overcome barriers created by different communication codes?
Answers will vary but could include things such as; learning a new language, trying to learn key phrases in new languages, become familiar with different nonverbal communication norms or relying on an interpreter.
Men tend to emphasize ____________ when communicating.
Describe a situation in which you would have to make extra effort to listen to someone talking.
I would have to make extra effort to listen to a classmate speaking in a crowded, noisy cafeteria. I would need to focus on their words and tune out the surrounding conversations.
Write a brief dialogue that reflects the principle of asking thoughtful questions and listening to the response.
Answers will vary.
“What a given group of people appreciates” are their ___________.
Which of the following statements reflects certainty as a cultural value?
Which statement reflects a culture that values collectivism?
What is the primary difference between a culture that values collectivism and a culture that values individualism?
The primary difference is that collective cultures value the achievements of groups, while cultures that emphasize individualism value the achievements of individuals.
Which statement reflects a culture that would be categorized as “feminine”?
Lucy: “Mr. Smith is refusing to accept my science project because he says my paper isn’t long enough! I just don’t understand; I worked so hard on that and now it was all a waste of time.”Peter: “Don’t worry, you can always enter again next year.”Lucy: “I don’t know why I bother talking to you, you don’t listen to a word I say!”What adjustments can Lucy and Peter each make to their communication, in order to avoid misunderstandings like this in the future?
Lucy can express that she simply wants Peter to listen and offer support, without trying to solve the problem. Peter can try to refrain from offering advice and simply express his empathy for Lucy’s feelings.
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