Communication is perhaps the most essential part of a relationship. It is important that we understand how we communicate with our partners. The following information will be helpful in learning better listening skills and what makes communication work effectively.
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What
we say when we aren't saying anything-Nonverbal Communication
HUH?-Listening
Skills
He
said, She said-Gender differences
What
have you learned?-Testing your communication knowledge
Things to think about when you are done with this section. If you have time and want to email your responses, that would be great!
1. Did the list of
listening skills help you to understand the importance of listening?
2. Did the information
on gender differences and communication help to clarify the differences
between men and women?
3. Were the provided
exercises helpful in improving your communication skills?
Sources for communication information is as follows:
"Marriage and the family: The quest for intimacy." by Robert H. Lauer and Jeanette Laver, 1997, Brown and Benchmarck; Dubuque.
"You just don't understand: Women and men in communication," by Deborah Tannen, Ph.D., 1990, William Morrow and Co., New York.