Are you making positive contributions to your family? Give one example of a positive or negative contribution you made recently to your family. Explain how can improve your family relationships. You can focus on one family member or your family as a whole.
Answers will vary but should include a yes or no answer and one example of a positive or negative contribution. Improvements could include any of the following: be more understanding of how complex my family is, try to understand different needs and personalities of family members, try to be a better listener, keep private information private, be willing to give/contribute/compromise/be flexible.
Define relationship in your own words. Discuss at least 3 different types of relationships you currently have.
Definitions will vary in wording but should be close to: type of connection between people who have sustained (repeated) interactions. Types of relationships could include: family, friends, online, teammates, coworkers, school, romantic, etc.
Explain the differences between interpersonal and impersonal communication. Give an example of both types of communication in your explanation.
Student answers will vary. Explanations should include the idea that interpersonal communication is a sharing of personal information (including thoughts, ideas, hopes, biographical information, etc.) in the hopes of building a relationship between people and that impersonal communication has a lack of sharing personal information typically happening between two people who are focused on getting something done. Examples of interpersonal might include: communication between friends, family, new acquaintances Examples of impersonal might include: customer/employee interaction, business transactions,etc
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