Life Skills and Leadership Manual - Peace Corps

Life Skills & Leadership: Unit 2, Session 2: Positive Communication | Page 27 of 127

Flip Charts

Flip chart 1: Direct Communication

Direct Communication

Flip chart 2: Indirect Communication

Indirect Communication

Flip chart 3: I Statements

I Statements

“When __,

(Describe the situation; what you observed)

I feel _____.

(Describe your own feelings using feeling words)

I would like____.

(Request something from the other person)

OK?”

(Make sure there is understanding. Be open to new ideas.)