Here are two examples of interpersonal skills for each category listed in your worksheet. These are written to help you understand how these skills show up in real life.
VERBAL COMMUNICATION
This is about using spoken words to share ideas.
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Giving a presentation: Standing in front of a class and clearly explaining a project you worked on.
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Asking for help: Telling a teacher, "I am confused about this math problem, can you explain it again?"
NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION
This is about sending messages without using words, like through body language.
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Making eye contact: Looking at the person you are talking to so they know you are paying attention.
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Smiling: Showing a friendly face to let someone know you are happy to see them.
ASSERTIVENESS
This is about expressing your needs and feelings confidently but respectfully.
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Saying "No": Politely telling a friend you don't want to copy their homework because it's against the rules.
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Expressing an opinion: Telling a group member, "I don't like that idea; I think we should try it this other way instead."
PROBLEM-SOLVING
This is about finding a way to fix a difficult situation.
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Finding a compromise: When two friends can't agree on a movie to watch, suggesting they flip a coin or pick one they both kind of like.
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Brainstorming: Working with a team to come up with three different ways to finish a project before the deadline.
LISTENING SKILLS
This is about truly hearing and understanding what others are saying.
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Active listening: Nodding your head while someone talks so they know you are following along.
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Not interrupting: Waiting until the other person has completely finished their sentence before you start speaking.
NEGOTIATION
This is about talking things out to reach an agreement.
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Trading chores: Telling your sibling, "If you wash the dishes tonight, I will do them tomorrow."
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Settling a dispute: Agreeing on the rules of a game before you start playing so no one gets mad later.
DECISION MAKING
This is about choosing the best option from a list of choices.
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Picking a team captain: Voting for the person you think will lead the team best.
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Choosing a group topic: Deciding which research topic the whole group wants to study together.
Final Answer:
VERBAL COMMUNICATION
1. Giving a clear presentation to a class.
2. Asking a teacher for help when confused.
NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION
1. Making eye contact while talking.
2. Smiling to show friendliness.
ASSERTIVENESS
1. Politely saying "no" to something you don't want to do.
2. Expressing your opinion clearly in a group.
PROBLEM-SOLVING
1. Finding a compromise when friends disagree.
2. Brainstorming solutions to finish a project on time.
LISTENING SKILLS
1. Nodding to show you understand.
2. Waiting your turn without interrupting.
NEGOTIATION
1. Trading chores with a sibling.
2. Agreeing on game rules before playing.
DECISION MAKING
1. Voting for a team leader.
2. Choosing a group project topic together.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of communication skills worksheet.
