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1. Describe my interpersonal conflict management style and discuss if you agree or disagree with results. Was the resulting style a surprise if so why or why not?
After taking the conflict management style questionnaire I found out that I am a Compromising Owl which I feel seems to suit me very well in all aspects of my life, work and personal relationships. I like to find a way making all sides come to some form of even ground to come to terms with one another to assure that all individuals involved walk away with some happiness and contentment from our discussion. Whether it be a work related situation or a personal relationship I strive very hard to do my best at communicating what I mean without offending the other person, using whatever tactful strategies I need to in order to communicate properly. My second one is a tie oddly enough between the Accommodating Teddy Bear and the Compromising Fox which seems a bit opposite yet at the right times both can be very effectively used to be able to achieve effective communication. Knowing when to use each style I feel at the right time is a very important aspect of having these styles, as well as being able to identify when I am using them to better suit my needs.
When I was growing up and was about in the Fourth grade I distinctly remember my father who was always the disciplinarian would come into my room after I had spent most of the morning cleaning my bedroom or perhaps the house, and he would not at all acknowledge that even anything looked good. Instead he would point out all the things that I had missed or did wrong which lead to many problems growing up thinking I was never good enough in anything I ever did sadly. I was able to confront my father while I was in drug ...

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...t it is so very important in maintaining healthy relationship whether it is at work or in my personal life. At the end of the day we all wish to feel understand on how we feel. It takes time to practice good communication and a fair amount of effort, yet I have found that I have stronger relationships with the ones that I have invested this time with. I am actually working with my two year old grandson to say what he means and to be able to put words on his actions as well as his thoughts which is challenging yet rewarding at the same time. He gets to say what he feels and is able to feel understood. By teaching him early it can only benefit fit him in life for future relationships. I can hand down the tools I have received in life to be a better person and communicator and can be passed on to future generations therefore leaving a somewhat legacy to my loved ones.

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