Communication Vocabulary

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Across
  1. 1. The way in which we interpret or think about a situation
  2. 5. Attitude or feeling someone conveys through their words
  3. 7. Physical position of one’s body
  4. 10. Use of physical behavior or expressions to communicate what a person is thinking or feeling
  5. 12. The people who understand a message
  6. 13. Choosing whether a subject is suitable to share at that time or with a specific audience
  7. 15. Facial _________ allow individuals to share messages through the use of their eyes, eyebrows, mouth, and facial muscles
  8. 16. When someone shares too much personal or private information about themselves to people who may not be interested
  9. 19. ___________ communication is sharing information, thoughts, and emotions without spoken words
Down
  1. 2. ___________ communication is using spoken words to exchange thoughts, information, & emotions
  2. 3. Background, situation, or setting in which communication occurs
  3. 4. The exchange of information
  4. 6. Giving special attention or importance to something
  5. 8. Speed at which you speak
  6. 9. Reason why you are sending a message or the goal you want to achieve by communicating with someone
  7. 11. Giving someone your full attention and attempting to understand their message
  8. 14. Information or idea that someone is trying to share with others
  9. 17. Act of looking directly at someone’s eyes
  10. 18. Body movement used to express or emphasize ideas and feelings, usually involves hands