Ravi and his younger sister often quarrel over small matters. A counsellor tells Ravi that a sound, lasting relationship rests on good communication. Which of the following actions by Ravi show the essential skills that make up communication?
(A) Listening carefully to what his sister is saying before he replies.
(B) Telling his sister how he feels and what he thinks about the matter.
(C) Accepting his sister's opinions and feelings even when they differ from his own.
(D) Avoiding misplaced jealousy and sulking when she spends time with her friends.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → A, B and C only
(A) Listening carefully to what his sister is saying before he replies. — Correct. Listening to what the other person is saying is the first skill of communication. Ravi hears his sister out before he replies.
(B) Telling his sister how he feels and what he thinks about the matter. — Correct. Expressing how you feel and what you think is the second skill. Ravi puts his own feelings and views into words.
(C) Accepting his sister's opinions and feelings even when they differ from his own. — Correct. Accepting the other person's opinions and feelings, even if they differ from your own, is the third skill. Ravi respects his sister's view without forcing his own.
(D) Avoiding misplaced jealousy and sulking when she spends time with her friends. — Incorrect. Avoiding misplaced jealousy and sulking is also needed for a good relationship, but it is a separate requirement.
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