My sumptuous padlet by ELI LALONDE

2 - Intro

963175 — 2024-10-30 11:16:52 UTC

Alex is focusing on his art to distract himself from the argument he had with Jordan at work.

1 - Intro

963175 — 2024-11-10 19:36:33 UTC

Jordan is trying his best to relax after work following his argument with Alex.

3 - Honest (Assertive Communication)

963175 — 2024-11-10 20:16:26 UTC

Jordan wants to make sure he is being honest with Alex about his frustrations that led to the argument, so his is writing down what he wants to make sure to share with Alex when he confronts Alex about what happened.

6 - Appropriate (Assertive Communication)

963175 — 2024-11-10 20:37:34 UTC

Alex wants to make sure he is being appropriate with Jordan about his frustrations that led to the argument, so he is calling his mother about what things would be appropriate to say and what would be mean and offensive so when he confronts Jordan about what happened everything goes smoothly.

4 - Direct (Assertive Communication)

963175 — 2024-11-10 20:53:29 UTC

Alex wants to make sure he is being direct with Jordan about his frustrations that led to the argument, so he is pondering and thinking about ways he can get Jordan to understand his thinking. He also plans to be direct so he doesn't get taken advantage of in the next confrontation they have.

5 - Respectful (Assertive Communication)

963175 — 2024-11-11 04:52:35 UTC

Jordan wants to make sure he is being respectful with Alex about his frustrations that led to the argument, so he is reading about ways to be more respectful when sharing his opinions and beliefs. This will make him more prepared when he confronts Alex about what happened.

7 - Active Listening Strategies

963175 — 2024-11-11 05:42:01 UTC

When Alex is explaining his point of view, Jordan waits for him to pause and he asks follow up questions. For example, "Can you tell me more about how that made you feel." This also made Alex feel more comfortable and feel more cared for.

8 - Active Listening Strategies

963175 — 2024-11-11 05:42:52 UTC

When Jordan is explaining how he viewed the situation, Alex gives him eye contact the whole time. Alex is also a great listener because he is nodding along with the things he agrees with.

9 - Apologizing Strategies

963175 — 2024-11-11 05:47:43 UTC

After the confrontation is over Alex and Jordan apologize to each other for getting frustrated at each other. Jordan goes first and straight up says, "I'm sorry." It is very hard for him to say because he thought he was right in the situation, but he overcomes his ego and realizes they can't just fight forever.

10 - Apologizing Strategies

963175 — 2024-11-11 05:47:49 UTC

After the confrontation is over Alex and Jordan apologize to each other for getting frustrated at each other. After Jordan is done saying sorry, Alex explains to him that he is also sorry. Alex does not make any excuses and he states what he did wrong and how he is working to change his mistakes so they don't have another argument like this ever again.

11 - Conflict Resolution Strategies

963175 — 2024-11-11 05:57:57 UTC

Jordan realizes that if him and Alex do not come up with some conflict resolution strategies they will keep fighting and this sequence of events will never end. Jordan says he will put himself in Alex's shoes and see the situation from his perspective before getting into an argument.

12 - Conflict Resolution Strategies

963175 — 2024-11-11 05:59:02 UTC

Alex realizes that if him and Jordan do not come up with some conflict resolution strategies they will keep fighting and this sequence of events will never end. Alex says that needs to work on not threatening people once he doesn't get his way.