2.1 What is communication? Why communicate?

Definition

Communication is information shared through the exchange of both verbal and non-verbal messages in a purposeful way.

 

How do we communicate?

Most people think about talking when they think about communication.

BRAINSTORM a list of ways you communicate

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Why do we communicate?

BRAINSTORM a list of reasons you communicate

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iv) Question

Which one of the following is false?

We communicate to express emotions and explain our thoughts/ opinions.
Eye contact plays an important part in communication.
Verbal speech is the only way we communicate.
Communicating to others can help to alleviate our anxiety and distress.

 

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