https://padlet.com/kathryn_desanti/4brw0tesicft en-us 2018-03-09 21:18:37 UTC 2025-11-08 06:41:02 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Send.png kathryn_desanti https://padlet.com/kathryn_desanti/4brw0tesicft/wish/240479074 According to the iBook, communication is "a two way process so improving communication involves both how we send and receive messages" (Unit 3 iBook 2)]]> 2018-03-10 18:06:14 UTC https://padlet.com/kathryn_desanti/4brw0tesicft/wish/240479074 kathryn_desanti https://padlet.com/kathryn_desanti/4brw0tesicft/wish/240479367 To avoid confusion while having a conversation, make sure to clarify and reflect on what the other person is saying. You can make sure to do this by not thinking about what you're doing to say before you say it. Instead, focus more on listening and replying more instinctively. ]]> 2018-03-10 18:09:18 UTC https://padlet.com/kathryn_desanti/4brw0tesicft/wish/240479367 kathryn_desanti https://padlet.com/kathryn_desanti/4brw0tesicft/wish/240480243 Make sure to be sympathetic and empathetic to who ever you're having your conversation with. The iBook says to "make and maintain eye contact and use first names where appropriate" (Unit 3 iBook 3) to make the person you are talking to feel more valued.]]> 2018-03-10 18:18:10 UTC https://padlet.com/kathryn_desanti/4brw0tesicft/wish/240480243 kathryn_desanti https://padlet.com/kathryn_desanti/4brw0tesicft/wish/240480543 Body language is a major part of conversations. Some tips for positive body language are to look people in the eye, so you don't come off as defensive, and don't over use body movements, because they can be distracting.]]> 2018-03-10 18:21:58 UTC https://padlet.com/kathryn_desanti/4brw0tesicft/wish/240480543 kathryn_desanti https://padlet.com/kathryn_desanti/4brw0tesicft/wish/240480803 An important aspect of having polite conversations with many different people is to start treating everybody the same way. This encourages honest and open feedback from the other people you are talking to ]]> 2018-03-10 18:25:05 UTC https://padlet.com/kathryn_desanti/4brw0tesicft/wish/240480803 kathryn_desanti https://padlet.com/kathryn_desanti/4brw0tesicft/wish/240480986 Another important part of having conversations is to be a good mediator or negotiator. The iBook says you should "learn to troubleshoot and resolve problems and conflicts as they arise" (Unit 3 iBook 5). This allows for more people to enjoy talking with you and allows for better peace and diffusion of possible problems]]> 2018-03-10 18:27:33 UTC https://padlet.com/kathryn_desanti/4brw0tesicft/wish/240480986 kathryn_desanti https://padlet.com/kathryn_desanti/4brw0tesicft/wish/240481332 Lastly, it is important to maintain a positive attitude. This allows for more people to enjoy talking to you and makes them want to talk to you more.]]> 2018-03-10 18:30:48 UTC https://padlet.com/kathryn_desanti/4brw0tesicft/wish/240481332