Question

Jim feels like the person he is talking to is backing him into a corner. What kind of communication roadblock is this?

a. too close for comfort
b. Reach out and touch someone
c. Evil eye

Answer 1

Communicating Skillfully Part 1 Quiz

1Q. Jim feels the person he is talking to is backing him into a corner. Which of the communication roadblocks is interfering with this conversation?
1A. Too Close For Comfort

2Q. Stacy is telling a really funny story, but her friend looks mad. Which of the communication roadblocks is interfering with this conversation?
2A. Evil Eye

3Q. Peter's dad wants him to make dinner for the family tonight. Peter responds by saying "That's mom's job." Which of the communication roadblocks is interfering with this conversation?
3A. stereotyping

4Q. Porshia's friend has just told her how she bought a new shirt. Porshia responds by saying, "You shouldn't shop at that store." Which of the communication roadblocks is interfering with this conversation?
4A. judging

5Q. Nonverbal communication is not as important as verbal communication.
5A. false

6Q. When your verbal cues and your nonverbal cues don't match, you have sent a mixed message.
6A. true

Answer 2

The correct answer for this question is this one: "a. too close for comfort." Jim feels like the person he is talking to is backing him into a corner. He has been made uncomfortable because he believes they are too close for comfort.