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Warm Up
How important do you consider
effective communication skills?
Write a brief paragraph about the
importance of effective communication
skills.
Warm Up
Guided Question: How effectively do I
communicate, and how may I improve
upon my communication skills?
Warm Up
Attempt to nonverbally communicate
with the people at your table for the
next few minutes. No texting.
What is Communication?
Communication is
the process of
sending messages
to-and receiving
messages fromothers.
What are Messages?
Messages are facts,
opinions, and
feelings.
You SEND messages
in what you say and
how you say it.
You RECEIVE
messages when you
listen.
Verbal Communication
Verbal
communication is
speaking to
communicate.
Use words effectively
to communicate
accurate messages.
To be an Effective Communicator:
Speak clearly
Use appropriate
language
Think before you speak
Express a positive
attitude
Send specific messages
To be an Effective Communicator:
Make sure your listener understands you
Consider the person receiving the message
Don’t Hog the conversation
Be interested in what others say
Be a Good LISTENER
How to be a Good LISTENER:
Give your full attention to the speaker
Do NOT interrupt
Concentrate on what they are saying
Listen for the overall meaning, not just
details that are important to you
How to be a Good LISTENER:
Remember to notice nonverbal cues
Avoid making quick judgments
Resist distractions
Give feedback to indicate that you
understood
What is Nonverbal Communication?
Nonverbal communication is any message
sent without use of words.
Nonverbal communication includes:
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Body Language
Written Messages
Texts
Emails
Notes
Letters
cards
Body Language
Leaning Hand/ Arm Facial
Spacing
Forward Gestures Expressions Out
Crossed arms
Smile
Excitement
Hands on hips
Sadness
Frowning
Contemplating
Bored
Staring
Down
Lying
Guilty
disinterested
defeated
Communication Roadblocks
Gossip
Lies
Insults
Threats
Accusations
Nagging
Sarcasm
Interruptions