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Using the “I” language technique (it has 3 parts) you were taught in this class (instead of the “you” language that makes others defensive and/or angry), write how you would approach the person in the following scenario. Write it just like you would SAY it to them.   A member of your household (whom you love dearly) has come in much later than expected and on a particularly bad weather evening. You’ve asked them several times before to let you know via text or phone call if they are going to be longer than “normal”. This is the 3rd time since you last spoke to them about this that they’ve not done as you requested.

What’s wrong with this perception-check? “When I saw you saving a seat for Emily in the cafeteria after fourth period, I figured you must like her more than me. Is that the case?”

What is the only nonverbal communication that is heard but not seen?

The last and highest level of the hierarchy and drives the fewest number of people to not only communicate and form relationships but also to be successful/effective at it, is:

Which of the following is the best paraphrasing response to a friend who says the following: “I can’t stand this class. The lectures are a waste of time and the tests are full of question based on minor details in the textbook. I’m not learning anything.”

Bonus: You may answer all 3 questions. No penalty for incorrect answers. One point for each correct answer.    A) What is the correct name for a college class that meets at a scheduled time each week via video conferencing?   B) In college it is better to wait until you know your grades for the semester you’re currently in before registering for the next semester. True or False?   C) Summers bring the threat of hurricanes to the U.S. and especially to us here in Louisiana. What is the START DATE (month and day) of hurricane season AND the ENDING DATE (month and day)?  

The third level of need that Maslow indicated would push some people (but not all) to communicate and form relationships is

When you use paraphrasing as a listening response, your statement should contain

The first and most basic level of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Need that drives all humans to communicate is

Having a conversation with one other person only counts as interpersonal communication if you are in, specifically, a personal relationship with them.