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Discussion 2: You-Attitude

Purpose

Chapter 3 introduces the concept of you-attitude and goodwill. These concepts are necessary for successful communication both internally and externally; however, they can be difficult to put into practice and very often require a kind of translation on the part of the author. Additionally, participating in a discussion based on bridging different points of view helps you practice you-attitude and build goodwill with your peers.

Instructions

Preparation: Complete before Part 1

Find an example of poor goodwill or you-attitude from your daily life.

Part 1:

In a well-organized post, present your chosen example and include the following:

1. 1. A brief summary of the scenario (provide any background necessary for our class to fully appreciate the situation), and a discussion of how the communication could have been changed or edited for stronger use of these concepts.
   2. A copy of the message (may be copy/pasted text and/or an image, as appropriate).
   3. URL or citation of the scenario.
      • Note: If the communication is from informal, personal channels of communication such as text or email, do your best to cite where the message came from; see “Personal Communication” here (Links to an external site.) for assistance.

Part 2:

“Like” the example you think is the best example of a bad you-attitude message.

Then, reply to the post you liked, using the following guidelines:

1. 1. Explain why you think it is the most effective example of a badly done you-attitude message.
   2. Explain how to avoid making the same mistake
   3. Reference the appropriate content in the textbook.

Resources

The supporting materials for this assignment include:

• Chapter 3: “Building Goodwill” (specifically, pp. 56-60)