Conversation Blockers

After observing yourself for nearly a week, please (DUE OCT 19 FRIDAY by MIDNIGHT)

1) Describe the conversation blockers you used.

2) Did you notice that there were certain blockers you used more than others?

3) Now that you have an idea of your conversation blockers, what can you do to prevent yourself from using them? 

4) How can you become a better communicator by becoming more self-aware?

Communication Styles Quiz

Please click on the following link, and take the quiz. When you finish, POST A COMMENT stating your results, AND state if you agree or disagree with the results, why and why not. 

http://www.newlineideas.com/communication-style-quiz.html

Discussion Questions: Intercultural Communication

Please post your answers to the following questions:

1) What is a cultural difference?

2) Is a cultrual difference good or bad?

3) What is a cultrual misunderstanding and how does a cultural difference lead to a cultural misunderstanding?

4) How can you be successful in achieving intercultural communication?

Intercultural Communication

Please take a look at this video. It is a great example of all the different types of body language used depending on the culture of the person. Have you ever wondered if a simple "thumbs up" could be offensive to someone of a different culture?

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