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Season 1, Episode 10: Am I Getting Through?
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Mrs. Dockstedder wants directions to a locale. Rita gives a vastly-complicated set of directions, spelling out unimportant street names, distances, and nitpicks. It confuses Mrs. Dockstedder to no end. In another scenario, Jeff gives Sally Ann a derogatory comment about her feet. She is ready to answer back, but as she speaks, she sees Jeff's reactions. In doing so, Sally Ann redirects her comments so that he can understand her feelings. Finally, with all the pointers covered, Rita gives Mrs. Dockstedder a map showing directions to a merchant.
All Episodes - Season 1
Episode 1
Consider Your Audience
Episode 2
Breaking Down a Topic
Episode 3
Using People Sources
Episode 4
Organizing Your Message
Episode 5
Would an Example Help?
Episode 6
Using the Words of Others
Episode 7
What's the Best Word?
Episode 8
How Can I Get People to Listen?
Episode 9
Active Listening
Episode 10
Am I Getting Through?
Episode 11
Building on Your Work
Episode 12
How Can I Be a Constructive Critic?