Positive Relationships Vocabulary

Friend

a close acquaintance a person you know well and are fond of; a supporter or sympathizer; someone who is helpful and reliable

Dating

a form of courtship which involves a series of appointed meetings for social interaction and activities; an exclusive relationship may evolve between two people

Random Dating

a person dates more than one person at a time

Accommodation

both individuals "agree to disagree", accept differences, and agree not to let them create major problems

Consensus

both individuals are able to see each other's points of view and choose a solution agreeable for both

Compromise

both individuals give in and find an agreement they can both live with; a combination of their views

Body Language

communication through the use of gestures, facial expressions and body movements (posture, walk, touch, folding arms, handshake, etc.)

Self-concept

how a person perceives themselves and their relationships

Steady Dating

one is attracted to one particular person, spending time as a couple building their friendship

Concession

one individual agrees to give in to the other

Communication

process by which ideas, feelings and information are shared; it involves the skills of listening, speaking and writing

Feedback

response a person receives from a message sent

Diversity

the condition of being diverse; differing from one another

Group Dating

several boys and girls spend time together some call this "hanging out"

Mixed Messages

someone's verbal and nonverbal communication conflict, often because they do not mean what they are saying (affects the listener's perception of what the sender is communicating)

Nonverbal Communication

uses factors other than words to communicate, such as gestures, facial expressions, eye contact and body movements

Verbal Communication

uses words to send and receive messages