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Communication Strategies

Communication Strategies. Remember. Communication takes TWO Bluffing is not allowed! A good sense of humor goes a long way. Good Communication Habits: Listener. Pay attention Develop good listening skills Watch the speaker Plan ahead Take breaks. More Strategies for Listeners.

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Communication Strategies

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  1. Communication Strategies

  2. Remember • Communication takes TWO • Bluffing is not allowed! • A good sense of humor goes a long way

  3. Good Communication Habits: Listener • Pay attention • Develop good listening skills • Watch the speaker • Plan ahead • Take breaks

  4. More Strategies for Listeners • Offer specific suggestions • Provide feedback • Double check details • Do not bluff! • Set realistic expectations

  5. Good Communication Habits: Speaker • Get the listener’s attention • Do not shout • Slow down • Get close • Speak clearly

  6. More Strategies for Speakers • Rephrase • State the topic • Use gestures • Confirm details • Note background noise

  7. Clear Speech Clear speech is articulate and fully formed. It is slower, with natural intonation. Clear speech stresses important words. Speaking with clear speech means slowing down and pausing between words and important ideas. Clear speech is NOT shouting or dropping endings of words

  8. Consider Your Environment • Distance: Are you close enough to your partner? • Lighting: Is there enough light to show you visual clues? • Size of the room: Are you in a small conversation space? • Background Noise: Are you in a quiet place?

  9. Anticipating Trouble • Plan ahead for Better Communication: • Think about things that could make it hard to understand. • Write them down as “Possible Problems” • Think about things you could do to minimize these problems. • Write them down as “Possible Solutions”

  10. Don’t be afraid, be assertive! Inform others about your hearing loss: • Make requests rather than demands. “It would be most helpful if you would…” • Give others a reason why they should do what you ask. “Because of my hearing loss, I would appreciate if you would…” • Remind them when they forget. “Is it okay with you if I give you a hand signal to slow down and to indicate when I’m understanding you?”

  11. Remember • A good sense of humor goes a long way • Bluffing is not allowed! • Communication takes TWO

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