Monday Afternoon Kindness Conversation by Jennifer Price Mahoney https://padlet.com/jpmahoney49/ouihgv5onsb6 Armon and JPM's Experimental Padlet en-us 2017-04-24 14:21:43 UTC 2017-04-24 17:54:59 UTC hello@padlet.com The Link! jpmahoney49 https://padlet.com/jpmahoney49/ouihgv5onsb6/wish/167844100 https://padlet.com/jpmahoney49/ouihgv5onsb6]]> 2017-04-24 14:26:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jpmahoney49/ouihgv5onsb6/wish/167844100 What does "connection" mean to you? jpmahoney49 https://padlet.com/jpmahoney49/ouihgv5onsb6/wish/167883416 Being able to relate to others. Finding common space. Opening up to new people. Being interested but also respect other people's boundaries.]]> 2017-04-24 16:05:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jpmahoney49/ouihgv5onsb6/wish/167883416 Why is connection important in a writing center? jpmahoney49 https://padlet.com/jpmahoney49/ouihgv5onsb6/wish/167883622 Consultations are far more productive if you can connect with the writer. Humor can help with engagement. But sometimes humor won't work.]]> 2017-04-24 16:06:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jpmahoney49/ouihgv5onsb6/wish/167883622 What factors create positive connection? jpmahoney49 https://padlet.com/jpmahoney49/ouihgv5onsb6/wish/167883824 Sharing and accepting - it must go both ways. Finding agreement. Cultural factors can make a huge difference. Authenticity - "how are you?" in U.S. is not an authentic questions, but in some other cultures, they will literally tell you HOW they are and don't understand when Americans say, "Hi, how are you?" and keep on walking. The space can be conducive to connection or less so.

Sometimes women may have more barriers because of safety concerns. ]]> 2017-04-24 16:07:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jpmahoney49/ouihgv5onsb6/wish/167883824 How can we achieve genuine connection? jpmahoney49 https://padlet.com/jpmahoney49/ouihgv5onsb6/wish/167883928 We often focus on the things that make connections difficult rather than thinking about how we can facilitate it. 

We are biologically motivated to remember and react to negative stimuli.]]> 2017-04-24 16:07:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jpmahoney49/ouihgv5onsb6/wish/167883928 What kinds of things connect us? jpmahoney49 https://padlet.com/jpmahoney49/ouihgv5onsb6/wish/167885073 Commonalities -  basic human experiences: eating, music, family, the weather, traffic, language]]> 2017-04-24 16:11:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jpmahoney49/ouihgv5onsb6/wish/167885073 5 of my favorite things: tea, travel, being outside, my family, reading kelinmchull https://padlet.com/jpmahoney49/ouihgv5onsb6/wish/167903838 2017-04-24 17:05:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jpmahoney49/ouihgv5onsb6/wish/167903838 Our Favorite Things jpmahoney49 https://padlet.com/jpmahoney49/ouihgv5onsb6/wish/167903870 Music, food, traveling, watching my children do things they enjoy, entertaining family & friends,  bike rides, walking, hiking, sushi, being outside, smell of steam from jasmine rice, puppies, cats, roadtrips]]> 2017-04-24 17:05:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jpmahoney49/ouihgv5onsb6/wish/167903870 Why do we like food? jpmahoney49 https://padlet.com/jpmahoney49/ouihgv5onsb6/wish/167905026 Sharing with family and friends, trying new things]]> 2017-04-24 17:09:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jpmahoney49/ouihgv5onsb6/wish/167905026 Adventures jpmahoney49 https://padlet.com/jpmahoney49/ouihgv5onsb6/wish/167905713 Getting locked out by your 5-year-old brother

Baby snake in the house!

No AC in the New Mexico desert on a road trip]]> 2017-04-24 17:10:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jpmahoney49/ouihgv5onsb6/wish/167905713 The "Cost" of Connection jpmahoney49 https://padlet.com/jpmahoney49/ouihgv5onsb6/wish/167907931 For introverts, it can be exhausting to craft this persona that allows us to interact.

For some extroverts, we can over-analyze and criticize ourselves and every interaction, worrying that we've upset or offended.]]> 2017-04-24 17:17:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jpmahoney49/ouihgv5onsb6/wish/167907931 Acknowledging our Common Humanity jpmahoney49 https://padlet.com/jpmahoney49/ouihgv5onsb6/wish/167908530 Just recognizing other people's existence is important.  Sometimes, we create tight-knit groups that foster connections among the members, but end up shutting out others.]]> 2017-04-24 17:18:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jpmahoney49/ouihgv5onsb6/wish/167908530 American Connection (or lack thereof) jpmahoney49 https://padlet.com/jpmahoney49/ouihgv5onsb6/wish/167912454 Does the rugged individualism and love of privacy in the U.S. hinder authentic connection? In Leon's experience, it was less culture- or value-driven, and seemed to be very dependent on class. Poorer people seem to be more generous and charitable in general.  ]]> 2017-04-24 17:30:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jpmahoney49/ouihgv5onsb6/wish/167912454 What characteristics foster connection? jpmahoney49 https://padlet.com/jpmahoney49/ouihgv5onsb6/wish/167919261 Self-awareness, honesty, empathy, respect for others, series of decision, openness to new ideas/cultures/perspectives, recognition that others exist, focusing on benefits of connection, motivation, willingness to be imperfect, curiosity, being willing to understand, being present and listening , willingness to share]]> 2017-04-24 17:48:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jpmahoney49/ouihgv5onsb6/wish/167919261