Communication skills EF level 13 unit 2 listening dialog 1

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  1. counselor
    someone who gives advice about problems
    COUNSELOR: I understand that, but I think you're jumping to conclusions, Karen.
  2. psychobabble
    using language loaded with psychological terminology
    KAREN: Hmm. All this psychobabble is going over my head.
  3. prioritize
    assign a status in order of importance or urgency
    While he prioritizes finding action, you are more concerned with talking, with simple having the problems acknowledged; which is a reaction more typical of women.
  4. personalize
    make personal or more personal
    You must try not to personalize the problem.
  5. empathetic
    showing ready comprehension of others' states
    If both you and your husband can understand that, put yourselves in each others shoes and be more empathetic - you'll be half way there.
  6. wavelength
    a way of thinking or coming to mutual understanding
    KAREN: Yes.
    COUNSELOR: You're simply on different wavelengths.
  7. cross-purpose
    a contrary aim
    The reason you and your husband are at cross purposes is largely due to gender differences in communication.
  8. gibberish
    unintelligible talking
    Maybe all these gender difference stuff is just so much gibberish...
  9. get through
    succeed in reaching a real or abstract destination after overcoming problems
    KAREN: I just don't seem to be able to get through to him.
  10. interpret
    make sense of; assign a meaning to
    The problem is that men interpret those conversations as being a request for action, for a solution.
  11. forthcoming
    easygoing and open when speaking or sharing information
    KAREN: Well, solutions would be good, but I just wish he was..... you know, more forthcoming.
  12. just so
    in a careful manner
    Maybe all these gender difference stuff is just so much gibberish...
  13. open up
    cause to open or to become open
    It would help if you able to adopt a communication strategy that will help your husband open up.
  14. get at
    reach or gain access to
    COUNSELOR: He perceives the conversation as you getting at him.
  15. token
    a disk that can be used in designated slot machines
    KAREN: And?
    COUNSELOR: When he's talking you try and find solutions to the issues he's raising - things that can actually be done as a result of the conversation - even if it's just a token.
  16. appreciate
    be fully aware of; realize fully
    You need to be aware of that, just as he should appreciate your desire to talk.
  17. nowhere
    not anywhere; in or at or to no place
    KAREN: I've tried, but I get nowhere.
  18. go over
    examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
    KAREN: Hmm. All this psychobabble is going over my head.
  19. perceive
    become aware of through the senses
    COUNSELOR: He perceives the conversation as you getting at him.
Created on 三月 28, 2010 (updated 三月 28, 2010)

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