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Blog 3 Pt One, Option One Listening is a skill. Listening takes lots of practice and skill to master. It is a crucial part in communicating effectively. It is not the first reaction of someone untrained. In my life listening is something I have always struggled with. I usually tend to tune people out, really let one word go in one ear, and ignore the rest. It has affected my relationships and my friendships at one point or another. I spent many years working on being a better listener, as well as a better communicator in general. For someone just getting started on their listening and communicating journey I would recommend therapy, I feel as human beings we need to be listened to and have our problems worked out prior to starting to listen and form these meaningful connections. This will also teach you positive ways to express your feelings appropriately. Active listening is also a skill I would suggest, it involves asking questions and staying involved while listening to another pers...

  Blog 2 Pt One, Option Two Nonverbal communication is a big teller when communicating effectively. If somebody's body language, facial expression, or presentation do not match what is trying to be communicated it could be perceived that you are lying or being less than truthful. In American Sign Language nonverbal communication including but not limited to facial expressions, Body movement, and energy. If the proper facial expression isn't used the word or phrase could mean the wrong thing. I believe the same to be true of English, if someone is frowning telling you a happy story you are less likely to believe they are sincere. Sign Language is considered a nonverbal language due to its use of signs and symbols as well as body language. Sign language is also a part of Deaf culture, which varies region to region and country to country. Another example would be how people have conversations with just their eyes, this is also nonverbal communication where one party understands an...

Pt One, Option 1  The textbook definition of Communication Competence is communicating in ways that are effective and appropriate for a given situation (Floyd, pg 25).  To be both effective and appropriate would mean to communicate in such a way that is clear and concise as well as acceptable in a social normative situation. This way of communicating is able to achieve goals and follows the rules and regulations of any given social situation. For anyone it is possible to be one without the other. Depending on social and cultural norms one person's preferences and socially acceptable behavior may be accepted by one individual and not another. Self-monitoring is defined as awareness of one's behavior and how it affects others (Floyd, pg 26). This is a vital tool to keep in your tool box. Practicing self-monitoring makes one a competent communicator. Some examples of communication competence would be for a job interview, having a formal tone, proper grammar, maintaining eye conta...