Effective Communication The Magic of Language What is the definition of Communication? Bell Ringer: Answer the following questions in your notes: List the ways you communicate.
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Effective Communication Communication – sending and receiving messages – and understanding and being understood. The exchange of thoughts, ideas and beliefs between two or more individuals ListeningReadingViewingTouch
Effective Communication How often does the average worker spends each day: WritingReadingSpeakingListening
Effective Communication Use of the English language is essential for success in the workplace Most commonly used language in International business Native language of over 300 million people 2 nd most common language in the world (Standard Chinese is spoken by more)
Effective Communication Recognition Vocabulary – The words you understand when you read them or hear them spoken The average person knows 80,000 words by the time they leave high school!
Effective Communication Active Vocabulary – The words you use in your speech or writing Typically only 25-33% of your recognition vocabulary If you ever find yourself saying, “I know what I mean I just can’t put it into words” than you may want to increase your vocabulary.
Effective Communication What words can you think of have a double meaning? Fall TideMind YardBear Dash Pop Top Bank State
Effective Communication Context – The statement or situation in which the word is used words often get used out of context. Be careful of this! It will get you in trouble!
Effective Communication OPEN YOUR BOOK TO PAGE 102 In your group write a conversation that would be appropriate for the people in your assigned photo