Webster's Dictionary Observation

“Fears are educated into us, and can, if we wish, be educated out.”-Karl Augustus Menninger.

1. I think the most important “I can” statement was “I can exchange information about myself, my family, and familiar things using words, phrases, and memorized expressions.” This seems to be the basis of all communication.

Paying attention on what the other says is crucial in a conversation. Being present is the starting point of creating authentic conversation as Halpern and Lubar say. Active listening techniques – encouraging, paraphrasing, summarizing, and reflection of feelings are also helpful for this purpose. My use of questions in the conversation is the secret rule that Susan mentions in her book that to draw others out with good questions and incredible listening on our part. The answers from Maria provided solid information for helping me to think and make possible suggestion for her.

Maze Runner, survival is ignited by fear. In Lord of the Flies some of the littluns claim that

Keep your body language open. Face the person you are talking with, smile, nod and use open-handed gestures. Understand different tones of voice and whether someone is able to maintain eye contact. These signs will help you to understand the person’s attitude and build a relationship with them more effectively.

Fear is a phycological element that causes one to feel unpleasant emotions by belief that something is of threat. It relates directly with prejudice as ignorance breeds agitation for

The fear of the unknown (in this case the beast is unknown and is put

conversation to enrich it. Most, if not all of your comments, are full of, {what should

The constant fear of the

Having fear can make one vulnerable to his surrounding and someone knowing those fears can take full control over. When reading Lord of the Flies, a character named Jack had a very smart way of getting through someone and getting them to follow his commands. While being on an island he started to use the theory of a beast on the island. This caused panic and everyone got scared. He then “stepped up” and

Having fear makes us succeed, and pushes us harder than anything. Fearful to fail makes us try hard and thrive for the best; Fearful to be special makes us live by the social expectation rule; Fearful

Interpersonal communication is a learned skill that can be improved with knowledge and practice. What makes these skills necessary is that they allow you to express your thoughts, feelings, and any information quickly and orderly. These skills can help you understand someone, and can even help you make an

Determine the talker's needs during the interaction. At the beginning of a conversation, the talker may be tentative and not say what he or she means. Whether he or she continues often depends on the listener's initial response. Stay neutral and try to listen objectively. Direct, clear communication rarely occurs when information flows one way. Listening blocks are obstacles that interfere with our listening they

Fear stops some in their tracks. For others it motivates them to action. For everyone it has different meanings and looks very different. For Mary a trip to the amusement park was the definition of paralyzing fear. As the rollercoaster slowly pulled into the station, her hands began to sweat. Her breathing got shallow. Her heart began to pound. But she wanted to stay with her friends. She didn’t want to be the person who had to “stay out of the water.” She apprehensively got in and allowed the attendant to pin her to the seat. Suddenly and with a jar, the cars began the slow agonizing trek up the ten-story amusement mountain. Again, her heart pounded and sweat poured from every pore. They reached the precipice and Mary saw her life flash before

“In genuine dialogue the turning to the partner takes place in all truth, that is, it is a turning of the being” (Stewart, 75) Turning to the other and telling the truth allows true connection to take place in a conversation. As well, “…by accepting him as my partner in genuine dialogue I have affirmed him as a person” (Stewart, 75). This goes beyond speaking to someone, but instead actually recognizing they are a human being that deserves to be spoken to honestly. Likewise, “if genuine dialogue is to arise, everyone who takes part in it must bring himself into it. And that also means that he must be willing on each occasion to say what is really in his mind about the subject of conversation” (Stewart, 75). In order for dialogue to be