3 2 Work File A
Part I: Nonverbal Communication
Try This: Research what one hand gesture means in a different country.
(You may ask people from other countries/and or conduct your own web search or library search for answers). Some suggested countries/cultures to research might be: Italy, Japan, China, Greece, and the Middle East (10 points)
Hand gesture: what are you talking about?!
Country/Culture referenced: italy
What does it mean? what are youtalking about?!
Part II: Nonverbal Communication and Active Listening
Choice #1: Interview a professional about their career choice and take some notes. Focus on the non-verbal gestures and active listening that take place during the interview. Document non-verbal gestures the other person uses and your interpretation of these gestures. Do they conflict with the message being sent? While conducting the interview, be sure to use active listening statements to clarify understanding.
Some suggested topics of discussion to cover during your interview might include the following:
1) What is your current job title? Mechcanical engineering
2) What are your current job responsibilities? going to work and waking up early
3) What level of education/certification must you have for this career? 4 years at a university
4) Did you have to train for this career once you began your job, or did your education prepare you for this position? yes
5) Is there opportunity for advancement in your career? no
6) What other paths can you follow with this career? job shadowing
7) What are your biggest challenges in this position? waking up at any time of the day to go check a machine
Discuss at least two examples of nonverbal communication and active listening that took place during your conversation and record these items on your workfile below.
Nonverbal Communication during interview: (15 points each)
Example 1: Keep eye contact
What message did this send?
That you show respect to the person thats talking to you and show intrest
Example 2:
Try This: Research what one hand gesture means in a different country.
(You may ask people from other countries/and or conduct your own web search or library search for answers). Some suggested countries/cultures to research might be: Italy, Japan, China, Greece, and the Middle East (10 points)
Hand gesture: what are you talking about?!
Country/Culture referenced: italy
What does it mean? what are youtalking about?!
Part II: Nonverbal Communication and Active Listening
Choice #1: Interview a professional about their career choice and take some notes. Focus on the non-verbal gestures and active listening that take place during the interview. Document non-verbal gestures the other person uses and your interpretation of these gestures. Do they conflict with the message being sent? While conducting the interview, be sure to use active listening statements to clarify understanding.
Some suggested topics of discussion to cover during your interview might include the following:
1) What is your current job title? Mechcanical engineering
2) What are your current job responsibilities? going to work and waking up early
3) What level of education/certification must you have for this career? 4 years at a university
4) Did you have to train for this career once you began your job, or did your education prepare you for this position? yes
5) Is there opportunity for advancement in your career? no
6) What other paths can you follow with this career? job shadowing
7) What are your biggest challenges in this position? waking up at any time of the day to go check a machine
Discuss at least two examples of nonverbal communication and active listening that took place during your conversation and record these items on your workfile below.
Nonverbal Communication during interview: (15 points each)
Example 1: Keep eye contact
What message did this send?
That you show respect to the person thats talking to you and show intrest
Example 2: