Transcript Bellringer
Bell ringer August 27, 2013 Why is communication important? Bell ringer August 28, 2013 It has been said that “nice guys finish last.” What evidence can you find to prove or disapprove this statement? What conclusions can you draw? Why do we need ethical and responsible people in society? Bell ringer August 29, 2013 Why is it not responsible to value the First Amendment but not know exactly what it says? The amendment prohibits the making of any law respecting an establishment of religion, impeding the free exercise of religion, abridging the freedom of speech, infringing on the freedom of the press, interfering with the right to peaceably assemble or prohibiting the petitioning for a governmental redress of grievances. Bell ringer August 30, 2013 Why do you believe that many Americans feel that the press has “too much freedom”? Can you give any examples? Bell ringer September 3, 2013 Why is freedom of the press essential in a democracy? Bell ringer September 4, 2013 Audiences can often make things tough for a speaker. How is it that an audience can often make or break a person’s ability to be a responsible speaker? What can you do (as the speaker) to get off to a good start with your audience? Bell ringer September 5, 2013 Where in school or at work can we all be better listeners and audience members? Why is this important? Bell ringer September 6, 2013 What type of communication activities (verbal, nonverbal, interpersonal, intrapersonal) absorbs most of your time? The least amount of time? Bell ringer September 9, 2013 What is your career goal? What communication skills do you think you will need to be successful in your field? Communication skills—listening, explaining a procedure, giving a presentation, ask questions, give directions, teaching, making decisions, leading a discussion, giving a speech, writing, using the phone, ect. Bell ringer September 10, 2013 A well-known saying states, “You cannot NOT communicate.” Do we reveal our feelings unintentionally? How does not talking to someone reveal our feelings? What impressions do we make on others by our personal appearance, our clothes, or our posture? Bell ringer September 11, 2013 Give me five specific kinds of interaction that occur in business in which speaking skills are critical. Give me five that listening skills are vital. How can employees lose their jobs because of poor communication skills?