Chapter 12: Watch “Emotional Correctness” and then answer each of the questions below in detail.

Be advised that strong/profane language is briefly used in this video.*

Questions:

1. Do you have any experiences where you have had to communicate with people you completely disagreed with? How did you handle the situation? After reading Chapter 12, how could you have improved the communication climate?
2. Sally Kohn discusses the importance of finding the compassion for others that we want them to have for us. How can this process help to create a supportive climate?
3. What are the implications of “emotional correctness?”

*assignment (including choice of video) created by the authors of our textbook, Interplay.

Assignment Requirements:

• This assignment requires that you speak in first person, that is use “I” and “me.”
• Entry should have two separate body paragraphs. That is, each chapter should have it’s own paragraph of analysis. Designate/start each paragraph with the chapter number (Example: Chapter 1).
• The content of your paragraph should be clearly connected to the chapter reading. Outside sources are not acceptable. In your post, include a citation/reference from the textbook for each chapter.
• Do not include the prompt/questions in your post.
• Yes, spelling and grammar count, so proofread before you post!
• Entry should be at least 400 words total.