Fighting Fair UT Link

Fighting Fair is easier said than done. Read UT's webpage on Fair Fighting and then post for us your own tip on either what to do or what not to do when trying to fight fair. As always give us an example of what has worked for you in the past or a conflict strategy that was a disaster.

The Science of the BFF- Week 4 Post

What makes a good friend? Trust? Shared interests? Emotional support? Acceptance? Tell us about someone who you consider to be a BFF. What qualities do they possess? Was there a pivotal event that strengthened your friendship?

non verbal comm

In class this week we started talking about non verbal communication. I know when I was in Iraq there were cretin gesters that we were told were offensive to the Iraqis and back in America it was an every day gesture, but I have forgotten what they were. I can remember when I fisrt started going out in San Antonio every time I would talk to somebody they would stand too close to me so I would back up and one day this salsperson keep closing the gap. In the Midwest we like our personal space in the south its a litter closer than Iwas used to. I have ajusted somewhat to this culture but it still makes me alittle umcomfortable at times.

Cultural Confusion/ Week 3 Post

One of the principles of Nonverbal Communication is that rules for communicating nonverbally differ from culture from culture.  For example, in western society looking at someone in the eyes when being spoken to is considered a sign of paying attention and respect; whereas, in Asian cultures it is seen as a sign of disrespect.  Share with us another example of how nonverbal communication rules vary by culture (location, gender, race, age, socioeconomic status, workplace, etc).  Did you make a nonverbal blooper?  If so, what happened?

Listen UP!

Week 2 Post

We all know that hearing someone is not the same thing as listening to someone.  On page 147 in your book it shows the Chinese character for Listening.  It is composed of 3 characters put together- ears, eyes, and heart.  Think of an example of listening with your ears, eyes, and heart.  What was the outcome?

LIES!

I once had a Cocker Spaniel named Dollar.
My mom had bought him from a woman who couldn't afford to keep him anymore.
He was sweet, an obvious inside dog, and he knew tricks.
Well, my dad didn't want him inside, or want him at all, so he kicked him outside.
When I came back from school the next day, Dollar was missing.
My yard is completely fenced, so he couldn't squeeze through anything.
My dad said he climbed the fence
That small dog scale a fence...
That dog couldn't even climb on furniture, none the less a four foot fence.
Naturally, I don't believe most things my dad bothers to tell me (he's a notorious liar anyway).

F.Y.I.
That's not my dog in the pic, just the breed.

excuses

I think the wost excuse I have ever used was way back when I just got out of high school and told my employer that my grandma had died and I needed the week off. what I was really doing was going hunting with my friends. What happened when I got back was he had herd I went hunting so he asked me to bring in the obituary of my grandma. well lets just say grandma was at home doing just fine and I was in trouble at work but luckily I still had a job.