WEEK 1

DQ1Q: Many people believe that communication skills are easy and should come naturally. As we have learned this week, learning effective interpersonal communication skills require a lot of time and practice. Of all the skills listed in Chapter Two of Making Connections: Understanding Interpersonal Communication, which skill(s) are you most excited about improving in your interpersonal relationships? Why do you feel that you need to make improvements in this area? Based on the course material that you read this week, what are some ways that you plan on using these skills in your everyday life?

DQ1A: Of the skills listed in the second chapter of our text, I find myself debating which I am most excited about. Thus far in my career, I have been fortunate enough to go through training...