3_4_work_file - 3.4 The Communication Zone Work File In this activity you will identify personal communication barriers you may use in relationships

3.4 The Communication Zone Work File In this activity, you will identify personal communication barriers you may use in relationships, explore characteristics of healthy relationships and issues connected to teen dating violence. Section A. Read and identify the manner in which you communicate .  I express my feelings easily.  I am asked to speak more loudly or more clearly.  I discuss my problems instead of blaming others.  I look for nonverbal meanings behind words said.  I use the silent treatment when I'm upset.  I boast or exaggerate when I tell a story about myself.  I find it difficult to talk with people in authority.  I have trouble expressing myself when I am emotional.  I speak overly loud to get attention or make a point.  I like to argue rather than discuss.  I use hand gestures when I speak.  When I am angry, I speak with actions more than words.  I criticize others to make myself look good.  I "tune-out" (stop listening) when I feel I know what is being said.