3 - Formal vs. Informal Verbal Communication
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Practice Questions
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Define formal communication in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about situations like meetings or presentations.
Give an example of informal communication.
💡 Hint: Consider gatherings or social interactions.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main characteristic of formal communication?
💡 Hint: Think about where you would typically see formal communication.
True or False: Informal communication should always be grammatically correct.
💡 Hint: Consider everyday conversations.
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Challenge Problems
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In a role-play scenario, you have to switch from formal to informal communication smoothly in a conversation with a client who has become more friendly.
💡 Hint: How would you gauge the right moment to switch tones?
Create a dialogue that contrasts formal and informal communication about a work project, demonstrating the differences in tone and structure.
💡 Hint: Imagine how each person feels in both scenarios.
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