2.4. Respect

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define respect in one sentence.

   Hint

   Think about how respect impacts interactions.

2. 2.

   Why are boundaries important in communication?

   Hint

   Consider the feelings of those involved.

3. 3.

   What is a key component of respect in communication?

   • Ignoring others' opinions
   • Acknowledging others' opinions
   • Talking over others

   Hint

   Consider how conversations are affected by how we treat each other's words.

4. 4.

   True or False: Respect is only important in professional settings.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about conversations with friends and family too.

5. 5.

   Reflect on a personal experience where respect wasn’t practiced. Develop a strategy on how you would approach the same situation now.

   Hint

   Consider what you learned from that experience.

6. 6.

   Write a dialogue between two individuals resolving a conflict while showing respect. Indicate how each person demonstrates respect.

   Hint

   Focus on the communication techniques used.