Exploring what direct communication looks like and how it can feel clear and honest.
Thinking about what indirect communication looks like and how it can help manage tricky moments.
Considering that people have different preferences for how they like to give and receive information.
In this clip from Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Charles Boyle shares very honest, unfiltered opinions with his colleagues. Captain Holt quietly asks Gina to keep an eye on Boyle in case he says something that upsets people. Rosa tells the group she has been avoiding Boyle because he keeps dropping what she calls truth bombs. Each character responds to Boyle's directness in a different way.
• What did you notice about the way Boyle spoke to the people around him?
• What do you think direct communication looks like in everyday life?
• What do you think indirect communication looks like in everyday life?
• Which style feels most natural to you?
• How do you prefer other people to communicate with you?
• What might happen when one person is very direct and another prefers a more indirect style?
• How could two people work out a way to communicate that feels okay for both of them?
The questions within this guide are designed to open dialogue and facilitate discussion around the relevant topics. It is up to the user to adapt as needed to best suit the person they are supporting. A neuroaffirming approach was central to the design of these resources and remains essential to their application. This means recognising and respecting the diverse ways people think, communicate, and experience the world, ensuring all conversations are led with curiosity, respect, and without judgement. These resources are a starting point. Trust your knowledge of the person you are supporting to shape the conversation from there.
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