This week we were asked to
"For your blog this week, complete the following activity:
Think about the cultural diversity you see in your colleagues at school, in your neighborhood, in your workplace, and also, possibly, within your family. Consider all the aspects that make up culture, including race, religion, political affiliation, sexual orientation, varying abilities, and so on.
Do you find yourself communicating differently with people from different groups and cultures?
If yes, in what ways do you communicate differently?
Based on what you have learned this week, share at least three strategies you could use to help you communicate more effectively with the people or groups you have identified."
My family is made up of different races, nationalities, and cultures. There is African American, Caucasian, Native American, Caribbean,and Hawaiian. My childhood was full of learning different cultures, recipes, and etc. Because of this I am open and welcoming to different cultures.
To answer these questions, I do not find myself communicating differently with people from different groups or cultures. I believe that one way that people could communicate more effectively is to treat others the way they would like to be treated.
Sunday, May 25, 2014
Sunday, May 18, 2014
A world with and without Verbal Communication
This week we were told to :
"As you have been learning, communication is not always straightforward. Everyone, at some time or another, makes assumptions based on messages communicated through body language and facial expressions.
For this assignment, again consider what you have been learning about communication skills and styles. Then record an episode of a television show you do not normally watch. Watch the show with the sound turned off.
What do you think the characters' relationships are based on the ways in which they are communicating?
What are they feeling and expressing based on the nonverbal behavior you are observing?
Now, watch the show with the sound turned on.
What assumptions did you make about the characters and plot based on the ways in which you interpreted the communication you observed?
Would your assumptions have been more correct if you had been watching a show you know well?
Write about your experience in your blog, including what you learned about communication from this experience and insights or "aha" moments you believe would be helpful to your colleagues.
(Adapted from O'Hair & Wiemann, 2012, p. 154)
For this activity, I used Frasier. I have watched this shows for years, and it was interesting to see what I discovered. With the sound off I noticed that the father seemed more aggressive, but with the sound on it was undeniable Fraiser. The entire crew wears their heart on their sleeves. All of the characters' relationships are based on the ways in which they are communicating. Niles is completely in love with daphne, and he expressed this love non-verbally at first. I realized that most people do not communicate their true feelings, and that we have learned to "mask" them through false smiles.
"As you have been learning, communication is not always straightforward. Everyone, at some time or another, makes assumptions based on messages communicated through body language and facial expressions.
For this assignment, again consider what you have been learning about communication skills and styles. Then record an episode of a television show you do not normally watch. Watch the show with the sound turned off.
What do you think the characters' relationships are based on the ways in which they are communicating?
What are they feeling and expressing based on the nonverbal behavior you are observing?
Now, watch the show with the sound turned on.
What assumptions did you make about the characters and plot based on the ways in which you interpreted the communication you observed?
Would your assumptions have been more correct if you had been watching a show you know well?
Write about your experience in your blog, including what you learned about communication from this experience and insights or "aha" moments you believe would be helpful to your colleagues.
(Adapted from O'Hair & Wiemann, 2012, p. 154)
For this activity, I used Frasier. I have watched this shows for years, and it was interesting to see what I discovered. With the sound off I noticed that the father seemed more aggressive, but with the sound on it was undeniable Fraiser. The entire crew wears their heart on their sleeves. All of the characters' relationships are based on the ways in which they are communicating. Niles is completely in love with daphne, and he expressed this love non-verbally at first. I realized that most people do not communicate their true feelings, and that we have learned to "mask" them through false smiles.
Sunday, May 11, 2014
Competent Communication
Hello all, and thank you for reading my post!
This week, we were asked to
"What behaviors does this person exhibit that make him or her effective? Would you want to model some of your own communication behaviors after this person? Why or why not?:
I chose my mother for this activity. I chose her because she is a great listener and communicator. Often ask my mother how she could have a conversation with someone that is offending her without showing any emotion. It amazes me how she maintains her tone, and overall calm demeanor while this is happening. My mother works for the hospital, and she comes into contact with a lot of people ( patents and corporate) that can have horrible attitudes. She handles it with grace and intellect.
I model many of my behavior after my mother. Mainly because she is the first example of how a lady should conduct herself. I am still working on some of the communication skills that my mother has mastered. One of my flaws is my temper. I wear it on my face even when I do not say a word. When I feel offended, I usually go silent to not show anger. I take some time to myself, and then I come back to the conversation. Some would say that this is a great characteristic, but I would like to have complete control over my body language and my emotions when angry or hurt. I want to seem calm,cool, and collected like my mother. I guess that comes with maturity and growth.
Thanks for reading!
ADWM
This week, we were asked to
"What behaviors does this person exhibit that make him or her effective? Would you want to model some of your own communication behaviors after this person? Why or why not?:
I chose my mother for this activity. I chose her because she is a great listener and communicator. Often ask my mother how she could have a conversation with someone that is offending her without showing any emotion. It amazes me how she maintains her tone, and overall calm demeanor while this is happening. My mother works for the hospital, and she comes into contact with a lot of people ( patents and corporate) that can have horrible attitudes. She handles it with grace and intellect.
I model many of my behavior after my mother. Mainly because she is the first example of how a lady should conduct herself. I am still working on some of the communication skills that my mother has mastered. One of my flaws is my temper. I wear it on my face even when I do not say a word. When I feel offended, I usually go silent to not show anger. I take some time to myself, and then I come back to the conversation. Some would say that this is a great characteristic, but I would like to have complete control over my body language and my emotions when angry or hurt. I want to seem calm,cool, and collected like my mother. I guess that comes with maturity and growth.
Thanks for reading!
ADWM
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