Chapter . Advance the Conversation Video Activity: Perceiving Nonverbal Messages

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Advance the Conversation Video Activity
Perceiving Nonverbal Messages

The following scenario will enhance your ability to understand and apply competent nonverbal communication. As you watch the first video, recall what you’ve learned about appropriateness, effectiveness, and ethics, and then complete the Your Turn prompts. Finally, watch the Take Two! video to explore how this scenario could have gone differently.

1. The Problem

Erika is Skyping with Danielle, her long-distance friend. Erika has recently started dating a new romantic partner, Amy, and she is excited to tell Danielle about her new relationship.

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2. Your Turn

Observations. Reflect on how Erika and Danielle communicated in this scenario by answering the following questions:

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Discussion. In class or with a partner, share your thoughts about the interaction between Erika and Danielle and work to answer the following questions:

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3. Take Two!

What if things had gone differently? Watch the Take Two! video to see one possible example of how the conversation might have gone if Danielle and/or Erika had communicated differently. As you watch the video, consider where the dialog reflects communication competence. After watching the video, answer the questions below:

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