COACH EGAN

Respecting Yourself and Others

RESPECT FOR OTHERS…..*Listen to other people

*Be considerate of others’ feelings.

*Develop mutual trust.

*Be realistic in your exectations.

TOLERANCE Prejudice – is an unfair opinion of

judgment of a particular group of people.

Stereotype – is an exaggerated or oversimplified belief about people who belong to a certain group.

*Tolerance –ability to accept others’ differences.

DISRESPECTFUL BEHAVIORS….

Bullying – deliberately harming or threatening other people who cannot easily defend themselves.

Hazing – making others perform certain tasks in order to join the group.

CLOSE FRIENDSHIPS These are friends with the following traits:

Loyalty – a good friend sticks by you in both the good times and bad. Your friend likes you for who you are.

Honesty – You can trust a good friend to be truthful with you, even when the truth is painful.

Empathy – a good friend is caring and sensitive to your feelings.

Reliability – a close friend can always be counted on. You know your friend will try hard not to let you down.

FRIENDS WITH THE OPPOSITE SEX Gender roles – these are the behaviors

and attitudes that are socially accepted as either masculine or feminine.

Gender roles may vary from culture to culture.

COMMUNICATION STYLES Aggressive – being overly forceful,

pushy, or hostile. Passive – unwilling or unable to express

thoughts and feelings in a direct or firm manner.

Assertive – expressing your views clearly and respectfully.

SPEAKING SKILLS……. “I” Messages – statements that focus on your

feelings rather than someone else’s behavior.

Listing Skills…… Active Listening – paying attention to what

someone is saying and communicating. (not interrupting, show interest) Body Language – nonverbal communication

through gestures, facial expressions, behaviors, and posture.