How Messages Expressing Feelings and Emotions Get Through

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How Messages (Expressing Feelings and
Emotions)Get Through
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• 7 spoken word
• 38 body language and voice tone
• 55 facial expression
• 93 body language,
• facial expression,
• and voice tone!

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Communicating
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• Use active or reflective listening
• Listen for feelings
• Connect feelings to what is said
• Brainstorm (think of lots of different ideas)
• Follow up (make sure the issue is talked about
  and everyone is heard)