Your text and the verbal communication video lecture discusses "I-Messages" and how they are often more effective or productive than "You-Messages." Explain what anI-messageis and why they can have a more positive impact thanyou-messageson interpersonal relationships. Take each of the following four unproductive “you” statements and convert them into more productive “I statements.” In parentheses I included the context of the relationship. Make sure you view the verbal communication video lecture before completing. Example:Unproductive you statement:Don't tell me you were not at the bar last night; I saw your car there! You are such a liar. Revision to more productive I statement:I know you said you weren’t at the bar last night, but I am confused and upset because when I drove past, I saw your car. I'd like us to have an honest conversation about this. You are such a slob! You left your stuff all over the bathroom again! (roommate or significant other) You stole my idea and presented to our boss as if it were yours – you have no morals! (co-worker) You graded my presentation unfair – you are making it so I cannot pass this class. (professor) You make me so mad when you are late picking me up! (friend or significant other) One of the attributes of verbal communication discussed in the reading and video lecture is "words are powerful." Give an example from your own life that demonstrates the positive power words can have and then an example from your own life that demonstrates the negative power that words can have.

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Your text and the verbal communication video lecture discusses "I-Messages" and how they are often more effective or productive than "You-Messages." Explain what anI-messageis and why they can have a more positive impact thanyou-messageson interpersonal relationships.

Take each of the following four unproductive “you” statements and convert them into more productive “I statements.” In parentheses I included the context of the relationship. Make sure you view the verbal communication video lecture before completing. Example:Unproductive you statement:Don't tell me you were not at the bar last night; I saw your car there! You are such a liar.
Revision to more productive I statement:I know you said you weren’t at the bar last night, but I am confused and upset because when I drove past, I saw your car. I'd like us to have an honest conversation about this.
1. You are such a slob! You left your stuff all over the bathroom again! (roommate or significant other)
2. You stole my idea and presented to our boss as if it were yours – you have no morals! (co-worker)
3. You graded my presentation unfair – you are making it so I cannot pass this class. (professor)
4. You make me so mad when you are late picking me up! (friend or significant other)

One of the attributes of verbal communication discussed in the reading and video lecture is "words are powerful." Give an example from your own life that demonstrates the positive power words can have and then an example from your own life that demonstrates the negative power that words can have.

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1) In the 1960s, Thomas Gordon pioneered the "I" statement. He contrasted them with "you" statements, which assign blame and credit to the listener. "I" statements allow speakers to be decisive without accusing others. It frequently makes listeners feel combative. "I" statements can help persons be conscious of negative behavior and typically compels the speakers to assume accountability for their own thoughts and emotions instead of crediting them to anyone else, which can be false or unfair. They can facilitate positive interaction in relationships and allow them to grow stronger. Having shared feelings and thoughts honestly and transparently can help partners grow physically and psychologically connected. Couples are frequently trapped in a presumably negative cycle of constant blame. They never address the inner thoughts...

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