Guidelines for Person-to-Person Communication

Study Notes

Guidelines for Communicating Person to Person

Approach others with empathy to foster deeper connections.
Close relationships should be built on shared feelings and trust, promoting personal growth.
Maintain relationships with the same energy used to establish them.
Treat friends courteously and respect their viewpoints for a healthy dynamic.
Practice tactfulness when disagreements arise to maintain respect.
Allow equal opportunity for dialogue during conversations to encourage open communication.
Use questioning and paraphrasing to ensure clarity in understanding others' messages.
Exercise good judgment on when to share personal information, balancing openness and privacy.
Express negative feelings appropriately rather than acting them out destructively.
Assertiveness is essential; learn to articulate desires and needs effectively.
Deliver constructive criticism that is framed positively to facilitate receptiveness.
Learn from feedback, including negative opinions, to enhance personal growth.

Listening and Speaking

Listening often occurs passively; it requires attention and focus for effectiveness.
Active listening involves engagement and effort, contrasting with passive listening.
Recognizing barriers to effective listening is the first step in improving skills.
Effective listening includes several characteristics:
- Selective Listening: Filter out distractions and focus on relevant sounds and messages.
- Purposeful Listening: Listen with intent, seeking specific information or understanding.
- Attentive Listening: Engage with the speaker’s words, interpreting and reacting to their meaning.
Listening serves various purposes, including obtaining information, achieving understanding, and deriving pleasure.
Both the speaker and listener share responsibility in communication; listeners must offer full visual attention.
Successful listening can prompt immediate action, while ineffective listening may lead to inaction.
Effective listening can alter the listener’s perspective when necessary.

Guidelines for Communicating Person to Person

Approach others with empathy to foster deeper connections.
Close relationships should be built on shared feelings and trust, promoting personal growth.
Maintain relationships with the same energy used to establish them.
Treat friends courteously and respect their viewpoints for a healthy dynamic.
Practice tactfulness when disagreements arise to maintain respect.
Allow equal opportunity for dialogue during conversations to encourage open communication.
Use questioning and paraphrasing to ensure clarity in understanding others' messages.
Exercise good judgment on when to share personal information, balancing openness and privacy.
Express negative feelings appropriately rather than acting them out destructively.
Assertiveness is essential; learn to articulate desires and needs effectively.
Deliver constructive criticism that is framed positively to facilitate receptiveness.
Learn from feedback, including negative opinions, to enhance personal growth.

Listening and Speaking

Listening often occurs passively; it requires attention and focus for effectiveness.
Active listening involves engagement and effort, contrasting with passive listening.
Recognizing barriers to effective listening is the first step in improving skills.
Effective listening includes several characteristics:
- Selective Listening: Filter out distractions and focus on relevant sounds and messages.
- Purposeful Listening: Listen with intent, seeking specific information or understanding.
- Attentive Listening: Engage with the speaker’s words, interpreting and reacting to their meaning.
Listening serves various purposes, including obtaining information, achieving understanding, and deriving pleasure.
Both the speaker and listener share responsibility in communication; listeners must offer full visual attention.
Successful listening can prompt immediate action, while ineffective listening may lead to inaction.
Effective listening can alter the listener’s perspective when necessary.

Description

This quiz explores essential guidelines for effective person-to-person communication. Reflect on your relationships and consider the importance of empathy, trust, and mutual respect in your interactions with others. Answer questions that will help you evaluate the strength and health of your connections.