Asking For A Friend with TalkDoc

Jul 02 2024 34 mins

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In this episode of "Asking for a Friend,” join Dr. Pamela Kreiser, Meredith Edwards Nagle, and Teighlor Polendo dive deep into the nuances between direct and indirect communication styles. Through personal experiences, expert insights, and practical examples, they explore why individuals might prefer one method over the other and how these preferences are influenced by cultural backgrounds. The discussion includes an analysis of Cynthia Joyce's article on communication impact, interactive quizzes, and valuable tips for bridging the gap between different communicative approaches. Whether it's navigating breakups, professional settings, or everyday interactions, this episode offers a comprehensive guide to improving communication and relationships.

Music by epidemic sound.

SHOW NOTES:

Experts : Dr. Cynthia Joyce

Resources :

Dr. Cynthia Joyce’s Chart:

https://conflictmanagement.org.uiowa.edu/sites/conflictmanagement.org.uiowa.edu/files/2020-01/Direct%20and%20Indirect%20Communication.pdf

Huffington Post Article:

https://www.huffpost.com/archive/ca/entry/how-to-break-up-with-someone_ca_5cd50d35e4b07bc729744f20/amp

Breaking up:

https://news.byu.edu/news/delivering-bad-news-dont-beat-around-bush

Direct vs. Indirect Speech:

https://everydayspeech.com/sel-implementation/pros-and-cons-direct-communication-vs-indirect-communication/