After some initial fear and uncertainty reduction, Sukrit is thoroughly enjoying intercultural travel. However, it's difficult to understand some of the cultural practices of the host country
Help Sukrit cope by defining active listening, and explain the techniques or guidelines for practicing it.
What will be an ideal response?
Active listening is a process of sending back to the speaker what you think the speaker meant, both literally and emotionally. The techniques for active listening must include paraphrasing the speaker's meaning, expressing understanding of the speaker's feelings, and asking questions.
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In an aluminum processing factory, the workers were allowed to express their views and stand up for themselves without personally attacking other workers. If one worker noticed any type of error in the production process, he or she had the authority to ask the supervisor to look into the situation. Which social style was promoted in the factory?
a. Assertiveness b. Responsiveness c. Flexibility d. Amiability
Dax has been working on his speech for several weeks. After carefully crafting his purpose and thesis, Dax did extensive research and organized his main points and subpoints. He has a strong introduction and conclusion and is very proud of his working outline. A few days before his speech, Dax prepares informal speaking notes and begins to practice. Although he has put much work into his speech, he doesn't want to appear stiff or formal. He wants to give which type of speech so that he can appear natural and relaxed?
A. scripted B. impromptu C. extemporaneous D. memorized