Communications group project
Gavin B, Logan E, Yxian O, Stendsay W
Conflict
It is easy to get into conflict it is also easy to prevent conflict too. Some tips are:
Find a good time to talk and try to stay calm.
Make an effort to listen to what they are saying.
Tone of voice is a big factor too it helps them understand what you mean and how they should take it.
Look at the person when they are speaking and be respectful to the people that are talking.
Tone of Voice
Tone of voice and body language can both change the meaning of what someone is saying.
Be sure that your tone and body language match your words so that the listener understands your meaning.
Your tone plays a part in communicating how you feel.
Try to keep it as positive as you can.
Let your tone of voice be as calm as you can so the viewers feel like it is good.
I- Messages
An I-Message is an effective way to express our own wants, needs, or concerns to the listener.
For example- “I feel _____ when you ____. I would like ____.”
You can use I-Messages with anyone, friends, teachers, parents...
Communication Roadblocks
A Communication Blocker is a statement that almost always keeps good communication from taking place and can be counted on to make a bad situation worse.
Stating opinion as fact sarcasm
Insults name calling interrupting
Justing changing the subject