Faith & Reason Nexus

Elements of Communication

• Words (10%)
• “Word count” alone does not equal good communication.
• Tone of Voice (40%)
• Sweetness, sarcasm, understanding, criticizing.
• Body Language (50%)
• Eye contact, mannerisms, facial expressions, interest/disinterest, posture, etc.

Levels of Communication

• Cliché
• Trite expressions, greetings, casual conversation, non-invasive.
• No vulnerability.
• Narration
• Giving information, reporting facts.
• Ideas & Judgments
• Venturing opinions, dreams, hopes, fears, values, etc.
• Feelings & Emotions
• How one feels about things, ideas, judgments, etc.
• Personal & Intimate
• Spiritual matters, intimate concerns.
• Total vulnerability.

How Men Communicate

• Fact-oriented, rational, logical.
• Thinks “bottom line,” geared to solving problems.
• Finds it difficult to express emotions.

How Women Communicate

• Feeling-oriented, emotional & random.
• Geared to “talking through” problems.