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Communicating

(29:43 min)

Communicating means letting someone else know clearly what you think and feel and also learning what the other person thinks and feels.

After listening to this Toolbox program, you will be better prepared to:

  • Assert yourself or state positively what you want and need
  • Make "I" statements by saying "I think" or "I feel" instead of saying "you should"
  • Listen actively and check the message. This means listening carefully, showing the other person you are listening, and checking to see if what you heard is what the person meant to say
  • Match verbal with nonverbal communication, that is, match your words to your actions and facial expressions
  • Express your feelings by letting others know how you feel as well as what you think.


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Comunicación

Comunicar significa dejarle saber a alguien claramente lo que usted está pensando y sintiendo, y saber también lo que esta pensado y sintiendo la otra persona.

Después de escuchar este programa, usted estará mejor preparado para:

  • Expresarse o declarar positivamente lo que usted quiere y necesita
  • Hacer las declaraciones en "primera persona" diciendo "yo pienso" o "yo me siento" en lugar de decir "usted debe"
  • Escuchar activamente y verificar el mensaje. Esto significa escuchar con atención, mostrando a la otra persona que usted está escuchando, y verificando que lo que usted oyó es lo que la persona quiso decir
  • Hacer coincidir su comunicación verbal con la no verbal, es decier, igular sus palabras a sus acciones y expresiones faciales
  • Expresar sus sentimientos y permitir que los demas sepan lo que usted siente y piensa
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