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Improve Communication Skills by Using I Statements Discussion

 

Assignment Goals:

  • Improve communication skills by using “I” statements instead of “You” statements.

Instructions:

  • STEP 1:
    • Read the following information:
      • “You” messages label, judge, and blame; they demand counterattack.
        • Examples:
          • You make me mad.
          • You must be crazy.
          • You are rude.
      • “I” messages describe yourself and help improve understanding.
        • Examples:
          • I feel upset.
          • I feel angry.
          • I dont understand.
  • STEP 2:
    • Change the following statements from a “you” message to an “I” or “we” message:
      • Your class is boring.
      • That was a stupid joke.
      • You gave me an F.
      • You dont understand.
  • STEP 3:
    • For the situation below, state the behavior, the consequences, and your feelings in any order.
    • Example: When you play your stereo this loud after midnight (behavior), I can’t sleep (consequence) and I get really irritable (feelings).
      • Your date, who is supposed to arrive at 6:00, arrives at 7:00. The dinner you have fixed is ruined and you won’t have time to catch that late movie after dinner. What do you say? (state the feeling using “I” statements.