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Respecting Others
Chapter 8
TEK #2 Developing Positive Relationships
Respect: What does it mean?
 Showing regard for the worth of someone or
something.
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How to gain respect?
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By your actions
Showing regard for all forms of property and the
environment
The Need for Respect
Respect is the key in all areas of life. When people
show respect and common courtesy to each
other, they help make life easier and more
positive.
Respecting Yourself
 Means valuing yourself. You show self-
respect when you treat your own life and
body as deserving of worth.
 You show respect for yourself when you
refuse to take part in self destructive
behavior.
 People with self-respect have healthy selfesteem. Their self-respect shows in the way
they take care of their health, develop their
skills and abilities, and choose friends who
have similar values to their own.
When Respect is Missing
 Stereotypes and Prejudice
 A stereotype is a belief that an entire group of
people fit a fixed common pattern- meaning
they are all alike in certain ways.
 Prejudice- An unfair or biased opinion. Often it
is a judgment against a person or group made
with lack of knowledge of the correct facts.
Rather than smoothing the path to common
ground and understanding, prejudice causes
people to DISTRUST and HATE without just
cause.
Respecting Your Community
 Respecting your community involves doing
your part to take care of it.
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This includes NOT vandalizing (or destroying
property); AND refusing to graffiti (unwanted
drawings on private property).
Remember a community consists of a group of
people with common interests who live in a
certain area.
At Home
 Learn to respect yourself and your family.
 You show respect at home when you:
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Are considerate of others feelings
Take initiative and help out willingly
Clean up after yourself
Take responsibility for your actions and not blame
others.
Follow rules, including CURFEWS.
Treat the possessions of others with care.
At School
 Ways to show respect at school
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Make time for friends
Listen considerately to your teacher
Complete assignments
Follow rules
Listen to your friends even if you do not AGREE
with them.
 Tact- Communicating something difficult without
attacking another’s feelings.
 Empathy- The ability to understand what someone
else is experiencing.
Making the Connection
 In small groups, identify one or more areas of
your school that reflect student pride and
respect (Ex. The front entrance to the school).
Next, indicate one or more areas that indicate
a lack of concern. Talk about the steps that
students and faculty can take to increase
school pride and respect.
Communication Skills Chapter 9
Conflict Resolution Chapter 10
TEK 2B Roles of Communication
TEK 2C Methods of Resolution
Communication Skills
 What is communication- The process of sending
messages to-and receiving messages fromothers. These messages include facts, opinions,
and feelings.
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Verbal
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Speaking to communicate.
Non Verbal
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A message being sent without words.
Communication is usually a mixture of both verbal
and nonverbal messages.
Verbal Messages
 Think before you speak- Consider the points
you want to make before speaking.
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Don’t embarrass yourself or hurt others by saying
things you’ll later regret.
 Express a positive attitude- Express yourself
positively, warmly, and enthusiastically
whenever you can.
 Consider the person receiving your message-
Verbal Messages
 Send specific messages- Organize your
thoughts.
 Speak clearly- Pronounce words correctly
and distinctly. Don’t speak too fast or slow.
 Make sure your listener understands you Be aware of give and take in conversation
If you do all the talking, the other person may
become bored and stop listening.
Non-Verbal Communication
 Body Language- the way in which you use
gestures and body movement to communicate.
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People send mixed messages when their words don’t
match their nonverbal messages.
 Written Messages- Includes but are not limited
to email, text messaging, notes, cards and
letters. Read your messages carefully before
sending them to make sure your words are
clear.
Communication Road Blocks
 Just like bad traffic, obstacles block open
communication, too.
Gossip, lies, insults, threats, and accusations- Hurtful
talk closes lines of communication.
Nagging and preaching- Turns listeners off.
A ”know-it-all” attitude- Not being open to other
people’s ideas or opinions.
Sarcasm- Communicates the opposite meaning.
Interruptions- Continue your message in a patient but
determined way, or you may need to say “ Pardon
me. I didn’t get to finish what I wanted to say.”
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Developing Listening Skills
 To be an active listener You concentrate on
what the speaker is saying, rather than on what
you want to say.
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Active listening involves:
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Saying “Yes” OR “Okay”.
Asking Questions OR Making a Statement
Maintaining eye contact, nodding your head OR
Shaking your head when you don’t understand
Active listening involves giving both verbal and
nonverbal feedback.
Delivering your message
 Rapport- Harmony or understanding between
people.
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To establish rapport
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Put people at ease
Show interest in them
Make them feel comfortable
Call them by name
Involve them In the conversation
Ask their opinion on a a topic
If you act relaxed and comfortable, others will react in
the same way, too.
Be A Better Listener
 If you sharpen your skills in each of these four
areas:
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Hearing- Tune in to what others are saying.
Interpreting- Understand what a person actually
says.
Evaluating- Evaluate words NOT the PERSON.
Avoid letting performed ideas or feelings get in
the way.
Responding- Your response shows the speaker
whether you understand the message.
Assertive Communication
 Assertive persons are neither Passive nor
Aggressive. Assertive persons stand up
for themselves and for their beliefs in firm,
but positive, ways.
 Your opinions and your wishes are
worthwhile. You have the right to express
them, even though others may disagree at
times. Everyone has to learn to accept
give and take as part of open
communication.
Assignment
 Pg. 141 Applying Your Learning #2
OR
Applying Your Learning #3
(a team of 2 people)
Each presentation must be ready by Tuesday,
September 19, 2006.