https://padlet.com/871671/urhj0r40zl0u Improving Communication en-us 2017-06-17 17:06:57 UTC 2026-01-03 06:53:48 UTC hello@padlet.com 871671 https://padlet.com/871671/urhj0r40zl0u/wish/176730319 Being sympathetic is a big part of communicating.  you have to understand the person's emotions, "you need to be aware of what is going on in other people’s lives". ]]> 2017-06-17 17:11:07 UTC https://padlet.com/871671/urhj0r40zl0u/wish/176730319 871671 https://padlet.com/871671/urhj0r40zl0u/wish/176730413 By encouraging the person you are communicating with, they will be more likely to open up.  By using various tactics, you can encourage them while they are talking, "ensure that everyone involved in an interaction or communication is included through effective body language and the use of open questions".]]> 2017-06-17 17:13:49 UTC https://padlet.com/871671/urhj0r40zl0u/wish/176730413 871671 https://padlet.com/871671/urhj0r40zl0u/wish/176730471 Treating people equally will give you a good reputation.  People will be more likely to talk to you, and give honest feedback.  "treating people as your equal and also equal to each other you will build trust and respect".]]> 2017-06-17 17:15:44 UTC https://padlet.com/871671/urhj0r40zl0u/wish/176730471 871671 https://padlet.com/871671/urhj0r40zl0u/wish/176730643 I was once put in charge of listening to people's problems in the classroom, almost like a counselor.  I gave everybody a fair chance to explain themselves, as well as asked questions here and there to show that I was listening.  I made sure to make appropriate reactions to what they were saying, and gave the best advice that I could.  ]]> 2017-06-17 17:20:23 UTC https://padlet.com/871671/urhj0r40zl0u/wish/176730643