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Chapter 6Building HealthyRelationships
Lesson 1Building CommunicationSkills
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The exchange of information through the use of words or actions
communication
Expressing feelings, thoughts, or experiences with words, either by speaking or writing
verbalcommunication
Getting messages across without using words nonverbal
communication
Postures, gestures, and facial expressions body language
The sense of what to do or say withoutoffending others
tact
In this lesson, you will be able to
define communication.
recognize different ways of communicating.
list ways of speaking clearly and listening carefully.
demonstrate communication skills.
Predicting
Look at the main headings in
this lesson. Write a sentence or
two to predict the kinds of
information you might learn.
Headings in this Lesson
• What Is Communication?• Verbal Communication• Nonverbal Communication• Communicating Effectively• Speaking Skills• Listening Skills• Writing Skills
What Is Communication?
Every communication needs three parts.
communication The exchange of information through the use of words or actions
MessageSender Receiver
Verbal Communication
Most people express themselves through verbal communication.
verbal communication Expressing feelings, thoughts, or experiences with words, either by speaking or writing
Nonverbal Communication
Nonverbal communication uses body language.
nonverbal communication Getting messages across without using words
body language Postures, gestures, and facial expressions
Communicating Effectively
Healthy relationships depend on good communication skills.
Careful listening is important for effective communication.
Speaking Skills
Think about whatyou want to say.
Use “I” messages toexpress your thoughts,
feelings, needs, and wants.
Use tact.Make clear, simple statements.
Be specific.
tact The sense of what to do or say to avoid offending others
Listening Skills
Use body language to showyou are listening.
Take advantage of pausesto offer encouragement.
Do not interrupt.Repeat or rephrase thespeaker’s thoughts and
feelings.
Writing Skills
An advantage to writing is that you can make changes before you send a message.
You can limit misunderstanding by working on your written communication skills.
What I Learned
Vocabulary Define communication.
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What I Learned
Identify What are the two types of communication?
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What I Learned
Give Examples List two ways to show that you arelistening carefully.
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What I Learned
Explain Explain how body language plays a partin communication.
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Thinking Critically
Apply Imagine you are having an emotional discussionwith a friend. Each of your friend’s comments beginwith “You always…” or “You make me feel…” and othersimilar phrases. How would you react to hearing them?
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Thinking Critically
Synthesize What are some nonverbal ways to showconsideration for others?
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