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