3). Pick one concept from the reading this week and discuss it in detail.
I think one of the most important concepts from this week's reading is "Actively Use Communication to Build Confirming Climates" This concept emphasizes the use of what we learned in this chapter to create positive communication climates. Although this is a very general concept, it allows us to think about what language we can avoid or use more often to create a confirming environment. These skills are necessary for life because it helps us achieve relationships that could possibly last for the rest of our lives. Whether it may be a friendship or a loved one, this is equally important to both. We need to remember to avoid using the six types of communication that promote defensive climates such as "Evaluation Versus Description" and "Control Versus Problem Orientation." In order for us to achieve confirming environments, it is essential for us to take that first step by putting effort into using communication that promotes confirming climates.
I agree with you on actively using communication in confirming others. From the previous chapters, we learnt about different ways communication with other people can be effective. Also using the verbal or non verbal style in communication can determine how we confirm others around us. Words are powerful and they determine how people respond to our communication if they are properly used. We are human beings not animals, with feelings, and we strive on positive and confirming words to make our day happy. Imagine being disconfirmed every day of life, I guess that will be so horrible and can lead to worst things that we can’t imagine ourselves doing.
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