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Communication Skills Practice

Read the situation and message thread. Then practise choosing words and actions that help people understand one another. There may be more than one respectful response to an open question.

The missing message

Asha, Florence and Callum are planning a weekend cycle ride in a group chat. Asha suggests meeting at 10. Florence replies, “Fine.” Callum reads this as annoyed, but Florence meant that the time works for him. Later, Asha asks Florence a question in person while he is rushing to catch a bus. He answers briefly and leaves. Asha thinks he is ignoring her. No one has checked what the others meant.

Asha: Shall we meet at 10 on Saturday?

Florence: Fine.

Callum: Are you annoyed, Florence?

Florence: No, I just mean 10 works for me.

Read between the lines

Use the situation and thread above to answer Questions 1–3.

1.Why might Callum have misunderstood Florence’s message?
2.Which reply would best check what Florence meant without blaming him?
  • “Why are you being so rude?”
  • “When you say ‘fine’, do you mean 10 works for you?”
  • “Forget it. I’ll decide the time.”
  • “You always make planning difficult.”
3.Write an “I” statement Asha could use to explain how she felt when Florence left quickly, while leaving room for another explanation.

Listening that helps

Active listening means giving someone attention, checking you understand and responding with care. People show attention in different ways; eye contact is not essential and may feel uncomfortable for some.

4.Florence says, “I left because I was going to miss my bus, not because I was annoyed.” Give two active-listening responses Asha could use.
5.Florence is listening to Asha explain her concern. Which action is least helpful?
  • Letting her finish before replying
  • Asking a calm question to clarify
  • Planning a comeback while she is still speaking
  • Summarising what he thinks she means
6.True or false? Good listening always requires looking directly into the other person’s eyes.
TrueFalse

Choose your next step

Respectful communication does not mean agreeing with everything. It means expressing your view clearly, listening to other people and setting boundaries when needed.

7.Asha is not sure where the group should meet. Write one clear, polite question she could send that asks for a specific detail.
8.A friend shares something worrying and says, “Please don’t tell anyone.” What is the safest response if you think they or someone else may be in danger?
9.Rewrite this blaming message as a calm “I” statement with a request: “You never listen when I’m trying to organise something!”
10.In two or three sentences, explain how checking assumptions and listening well could help this group protect their friendship and agree on a plan.

3 printable pages

  • Communication Skills Practice, page 1 of 3: The missing message, Read between the lines

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  • Communication Skills Practice, page 2 of 3: Listening that helps, Choose your next step

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  • Communication Skills Practice, page 3 of 3: 9. Rewrite this blaming message as a calm “I” statement with a request: “You never listen…

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