Communication

Kathy B.
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  1. nonverbal
    not using spoken or written language to communicate
    Identify effective and ineffective verbal and nonverbal communication skills.
  2. job candidate
    an applicant who is being considered for a job
    What impression do you get of this job candidate based on the way she communicates in her phone message?
  3. computerize
    provide with computers
    For example, in the next few months a new computerized cashiering system could be installed in the store at which you work.
  4. facial expression
    a gesture executed with the facial muscles
    Could you tell that person was angry just by looking at his or her facial expression?
  5. sender
    someone who transmits a message
    Vocabulary
    barrier anything that interferes with a message being sent or received
    communication an exchange of information
    nonverbal not involving words and language
    receiver the person who receives a message
    sender the person who creates
  6. oral communication
    (language) communication by word of mouth
    A manager may not be inclined to hire an employee with poor oral communication skills.
  7. eye contact
    contact that occurs when two people look directly at each other
    In the workplace, your posture and eye contact can send co-workers a message.
  8. workplace
    a place where work is done
    What are some workplace barriers that affect communication?
  9. communication
    the activity of conveying information
    Communication Skills

    Imagine that you have been applying for jobs all over town, and you finally get called for an interview.
  10. co-worker
    an associate that one is employed with
    In the workplace, your posture and eye contact can send co-workers a message.
  11. send a message
    give or constitute a signal, not necessarily verbally
    When you communicate, you may send a message, or you may receive a message.
  12. ineffective
    not producing an intended consequence
    Identify effective and ineffective verbal and nonverbal communication skills.
  13. body language
    communication via the movements or attitudes of the body
    Nonverbal communication includes: gestures, facial expressions, and body language.
  14. phone message
    a message transmitted by telephone
    What impression do you get of this job candidate based on the way she communicates in her phone message?
  15. facial
    of or concerning the front of the head
    Could you tell that person was angry just by looking at his or her facial expression?
  16. barrier
    a structure or object that impedes free movement
    You will accomplish the following during this lesson:
    Objectives

    Identify barriers to communication.
  17. message
    a communication that is written or spoken or signaled
    Vocabulary
    barrier anything that interferes with a message being sent or received
    communication an exchange of information
    nonverbal not involving words and language
    receiver the person who receives a message
    sender the person who creates
  18. receiver
    a person who receives something
    Vocabulary
    barrier anything that interferes with a message being sent or received
    communication an exchange of information
    nonverbal not involving words and language
    receiver the person who receives a message
    sender the person who creates
  19. verbal
    of or relating to or formed from words in general
    Identify effective and ineffective verbal and nonverbal communication skills.
  20. effective
    producing or capable of producing an intended result
    This lesson will focus on effective communication skills.
  21. teamwork
    cooperative labor done by a group
    Effective communication can increase trust, promote teamwork, increase respect, and boost efficiency in the workplace.
  22. spoken word
    a word that is spoken aloud
    It can also sometimes be harder to understand spoken words over a telephone.
  23. face-to-face
    directly facing each other
    Verbal and Nonverbal Communication

    When words are exchanged, for example in a phone conversation, a face-to-face conversation, a letter, or an e-mail, the communication is considered verbal.
  24. two-way
    involving two parts or elements
    Barriers to Communication

    Having a clear, two-way exchange of information isn't always as easy as it sounds.
  25. activated
    rendered active
    If clear communication does not occur before this new system is activated, this change could bring business to a halt when it becomes clear that the employees are unprepared to use it.
  26. confuse
    mistake one thing for another
    Some barriers might be caused by the sender, such as content that is conflicting or confusing, a choice words or language that may be difficult to understand, or an accent or unfamiliar dialect.
  27. communicate
    transfer to another
    When you communicate, you may send a message, or you may receive a message.
  28. distract
    draw someone's attention away from something
    Other barriers may be caused by the receiver, such as being distracted or inattentive.
  29. inattentive
    showing a lack of awareness, concentration, or care
    Other barriers may be caused by the receiver, such as being distracted or inattentive.
  30. verbally
    by means of language
    This means that more information is communicated nonverbally than verbally.
  31. organize
    arrange by systematic planning and united effort
    Beginning with a clear message that is logical, organized, and easy to understand is a good first step.
  32. interfere
    get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action
    Vocabulary
    barrier anything that interferes with a message being sent or received
    communication an exchange of information
    nonverbal not involving words and language
    receiver the person who receives a message
    sender the person who creates
  33. make sense
    be reasonable or logical or comprehensible
    The receiver may not have the knowledge or information to make sense of the message.
  34. involve
    contain as a part
    Vocabulary
    barrier anything that interferes with a message being sent or received
    communication an exchange of information
    nonverbal not involving words and language
    receiver the person who receives a message
    sender the person who creates
  35. highlight
    an area of brightness in a picture
    Employees must be told when the new system will be in place and what the highlights of the new system are.
  36. install
    set up for use
    For example, in the next few months a new computerized cashiering system could be installed in the store at which you work.
  37. interactive
    capable of influencing each other
    If the receiver then replies with a new message, this communication has become interactive.
  38. compose
    form the substance of
    Vocabulary
    barrier anything that interferes with a message being sent or received
    communication an exchange of information
    nonverbal not involving words and language
    receiver the person who receives a message
    sender the person who creates or
  39. interview
    the questioning of a person, often conducted by journalists
    Communication Skills

    Imagine that you have been applying for jobs all over town, and you finally get called for an interview.
  40. posture
    the arrangement of the body and its limbs
    In the workplace, your posture and eye contact can send co-workers a message.
Created on Wed Oct 03 10:44:07 EDT 2012 (updated Wed Oct 03 10:55:03 EDT 2012)

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