Thursday, October 23, 2008
Sharing emotions
If I have emotions about things that I feel the need to talk about I have no problem talking about this emotion. If I am mad at someone I would let them know. I also have never been afraid of to speak my mind or been afraid to show my emotions. I have been this way all my life and hav'nt had a problem. I am not rude about anything so I don't come off in a rude manner.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
60 Second Speaches
In our class we have been doing 60 second speeches to prepare us for our SLO. I really like this idea because it is getting us ready. It is also helping us become more relaxed as we speak in front of the class. I personally don't have a problem with talking infront of groups, but I am aware that some people do. So I think that this is a way to help . I have been doing my speeches on things that are going on in the world. I am trying to inform people of things they might not know.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Conflict Styles
There are five conflict styles that are used by people everyday. There is avoidance which is when someone wants to side-step confrontation; finds conflict uncomfortable. A lose- lose approach to conflict.
There is Accommodation, which is when a person easily gives in to the demands of others; typically wants to be liked by others.
There is also competition, when a person tries to dominate the discussion and wants to accomplish the goal even at the expense of others.
There is also compromise when a person seeks the middle ground; will give up something to get something. A lose/ win approach.
The last is collaboration which is when a person views a conflict as a problem to be solved; negotiates to achieve a positive solution for all involved in the conflict.
I personally think that I use the competition approach to conflict. I seem to want to be in control of the conversation. If I feel I am right I will not stop until I win. It may not be the right thing to do. If I could pick another approach to use I would use comprimise and maybe collaboration. It would be a win/ win situation.
There is Accommodation, which is when a person easily gives in to the demands of others; typically wants to be liked by others.
There is also competition, when a person tries to dominate the discussion and wants to accomplish the goal even at the expense of others.
There is also compromise when a person seeks the middle ground; will give up something to get something. A lose/ win approach.
The last is collaboration which is when a person views a conflict as a problem to be solved; negotiates to achieve a positive solution for all involved in the conflict.
I personally think that I use the competition approach to conflict. I seem to want to be in control of the conversation. If I feel I am right I will not stop until I win. It may not be the right thing to do. If I could pick another approach to use I would use comprimise and maybe collaboration. It would be a win/ win situation.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
listening skills
Well yesterday we took a listening test to see how well we could listen. I scored 69 out of 100. I can listen well but it could use some work.
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