Good Communication Examples

Bad Communication Examples

-Zoey asks for clarification and uses
-Ted uses put-downs while ranting, even
questions to clarify. Whats this really
though hr doesnt mean the things he is
about? Can you at least tell me why?
saying. Why do I hate you? Are you
kidding? Uh, you're actively trying to prevent
-Zoey actively listens to what Ted is
me from realizing a lifelong dream. So
saying, shown by eye contact and a
there's that. Plus, you're stubborn and-andgenuine interest. She isnt just half
and argumentative. And what kind of name
listening.
is Zoey, huh? What is that, short for
-Ted doesnt yell even when he is upset.
Zoseph? He could have found a different
Although his words are hurtful, his tone
way to express himself or just have not said
is still fine.
hurtful things.
-Zoey encourages Ted to keep speaking.
-They both take phone calls in the middle of
Dont worry about it. Go on.
a heated conversation.
-Nobody interrupts each other, and they
-Zoe has her arms crossed, which is not
positive body language.
take turns speaking. One person is not
dominating the conversation.
How I Met Your Mother Season 6 Episode 15 Oh, Honey
Second to last scene and ending scene between Ted and Zoey

-Ted needs to work on what he says to others, as what he was saying to Zoey was
judgemental and quite rude, even though he didnt mean it.
-Zoey could have stood up for herself when Ted was using put downs. She should
work on trying to communicate her feelings more effectively.