Relationships & Communication

Which of the following is an example of active listening in an online conversation?

• Replying with a meme to show agreement

• Reading carefully and asking clarifying questions before responding

• Typing emojis to keep the conversation light

• Thinking of your response while the other person is typing

What is “tone” in digital communication, and why is it important?

• Using only professional photos on social media

• The feeling or attitude behind your words, which can be misinterpreted without voice or body language

• Following all trending topics

• Posting every detail of your day

Which is a healthy way to resolve conflict in digital communication?

• Ignoring the person until they apologize

• Posting vague messages (subtweets) about them

• Unfriending them immediately

• Discussing the issue privately and respectfully

Which of these is a sign of good digital boundaries in relationships?

• Posting screenshots of private messages

• Sharing passwords to prove trust

• Setting "do not disturb" times and communicating your availability

• Being available 24/7 for texts

Why is non-verbal communication more challenging online?

• We lose cues like tone, facial expressions, and body language

• People don’t read messages

• People don’t read messages

• Internet is too slow

Digital relationships are ___________ we form and maintain through technology—texting, social media, video chats, DMs, etc.