Conversating

True or false?

Conversation serves many purposes, the most important of which is teaching us to be competent, not only as communicators, but as humans.

• True

• False

True or false?

Through conversating with others, we learn how to regulate our emotions, listen meaningfully, handle difficult situations, and read other's non-verbal cues.

• True

• False

True or false?

You can conversate through social media and digital meeting platforms.

• True

• False

True or false?

When using zoom or skype, you can see all of someone's non-verbal communication.

• True

• False

True or false?

An important reason why we should talk with people face to face is so we can SMELL them.

• True

• False

True or false?

Verbal cues of socioeconomic status strongly influence how speakers are perceived.

• True

• False

True or false?

Conversational styles can perpetuate economic inequality, limiting access to jobs, housing, and healthcare.

• True

• False

True or false?

Linguistic profiling is an example of discriminating, using speech to stereotype groups.

• True

• False

How can we improve our perspective taking skills?

• Learn different languages

• Consider alternate realities

• Engage with different perspectives through art, literature, and media

• Be humble. Don't make assumptions

• See conversations as opportunities to collect data

True or false?

Perspective taking can increase creativity in organizations and reduce bias in a variety of social areas.

• True

• False