SOLER for Effective Non Verbal Communication
You will be interviewing multiple individuals during this course. These interviews can take place face-to-face or virtually.
- This week, using SOLER—face the personSquarely, use an Open posture, Lean in, Eye contact, be Relaxed—as a guideline, observe 2 individuals who are engaged in a conversation, rating them on each category. If possible, try to observe them anonymously for a more natural study.
- Then, engage in a conversation with someone, and rate yourself using the SOLER guideline.
- Finally, summarize your observations (including the SOLER ratings), and compare and contrast the 2 conversations in an APA-style paper of 800–1,000 words.
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The sitting position by the two parties was an illustration of the lack of proper attentiveness in the course of their communication. Often, sitting attentively at an angle looking to the other person directly is a clear indication of active listening and conveying interest…
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