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Chapter Seven

Responding to oral and written
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communication

Introduction
Understanding and responding to spoken and written communication enables
you to participate actively in class, complete assignments and perform well
overall. In this chapter, you will learn how to express opinions in response
to spoken and written communication appropriately. You will explore the
importance of responding to non-verbal communication cues appropriately.
Additionally, you will practice responding to non-verbal cues appropriately in
various communication settings. The competencies developed will improve your
ability to communicate respectfully and thoughtfully in different communication
settings.

Think about:

1. the difference between an idea and opinion.

2. the importance of sharing your opinion.
3. someone responding to your opinion rudely.

Activity 1

Expressing ideas and opinions in communicative settings

(a) Study the following picture and answer the questions that follow.

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