Make your own list of communication preferences to share with others.
Select the option which applies to you.When we are talking together…….
1.
You do all the talking
2.
You give me plenty time to answer
3.
You take your time
4.
You speak to me like I am 12
5.
You check I am understanding you
6.
You make me laugh
7.
You always correct me
8.
You treat me like a grown adult
9.
You notice when I am getting frustrated
10.
You raise your voice and keep repeating
11.
You reassure me
12.
You clearly understand my difficulties and adapt
13.
You turn off background noise
14.
You don’t all speak at once
15.
You pretend you understand me
View table version
| I like it when | I hate it when | |
|---|---|---|
| You do all the talking | ||
| You give me plenty time to answer | ||
| You take your time | ||
| You speak to me like I am 12 | ||
| You check I am understanding you | ||
| You make me laugh | ||
| You always correct me | ||
| You treat me like a grown adult | ||
| You notice when I am getting frustrated | ||
| You raise your voice and keep repeating | ||
| You reassure me | ||
| You look so impatient | ||
| You clearly understand my difficulties and adapt | ||
| You turn off background noise | ||
| You don’t all speak at once | ||
| You pretend you understand me |
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Key point
Conversations are easier when you let others know how you want to be treated.