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Exploring Positionalities & Relationships Presentations
I.
Introduction
(Approximately 1min.)
A.
Attention Getter
:
We grew up less than a few hours from each other, yet we have completely different experiences
and communication styles.
B.
Background and Audience Relevance:
Why is it important for your audience to learn about
differences in intersectional identities, positionalities, and our relationships?
It is important to understand the differences in our intersectional identities, so we can learn to
work with and develop relationships with those who have nonidentical perspectives.
Everyone has a different positionality but whether it is social, educational, or work related
you will need to learn how to collaborate and adapt.
C.
Speaker Credibility
: introduce yourselves and share a sentence that sums up what we might
need to know about your background to put the rest of your speech into context
From what I have learned in this communications class I have developed an understanding of how
my intersectional identities have affected my communication as well as many of my relationships.
D.
Thesis:
deliver a one-sentence summary of what you learned from this experience E.
Preview of
main points:
list the three differences that you identified during your interview that you will discuss
as your main points
Our communication styles are different because of three main areas identified during our discussion,
being social and educational history, and family background.
Transition to first main point
(Example: “The first difference that we discovered was
…
” II.
Body
(Approximately 3 ½-5 ½ mins.)
We will start off by discussing our difference in our social history.
A.
Main Point 1:
Identify and define an element of your intersectional identity that differs between
the speakers, clearly connecting it to a course concept and terminology from the textbook. 1.
Dacian lived in Baltimore for most of his life and he and his family are Caribbean. He states growing up
near Baltimore allowed him to create connections with others from Maryland. Dacian states that
meeting others from Maryland opens up communication that he otherwise might not have felt
inclined to continue. During our discussion we spoke about our type of style when it comes to
conflict, Dacian is very much an accommodator. Aiming to help those around him, even if it
means placing the needs of others above his own. Giving the examples of choosing a restaurant
to eat. He would rather let someone else choose than have the conflict continue. He did not have
a job during highschool, which is one way in which we differ, but he did spend time learning
communication and teamwork skills during volunteer work.
Subpoint 1:
Explain how the intersection of at least two identity elements is part of the first partner’s
intersectional identity, sharing a brief illustrative narrative or example 2.
Dacian discussed that growing up he heard many negative stereotypes about Baltimore, but he had
been to the city many times for sporting events, and he did not feel these stereotypes were true.
He feels that this local background affected who he is in many ways, because it has created a
connection with others from this area, regardless of negative stereotypes.
Subpoint 2:
Explain how the intersection of at least two identity elements is part of the second
partner’s intersectional identity, sharing a brief illustrative narrative or example 3.
Dacian shared a story in which he volunteered with his high school to clean up trash near the
Northern Parkway. This work experience helped him learn to work with others through
communication, and working towards a shared goal. This work experience also prepared him for
future volunteer work or jobs in which they might need to use team working skills.
Subpoint 3:
evaluate how this difference might impact future experiences and relationships
Dacian’s hometown played a crucial part in who he is today. He has developed communication skills,
and learned to be a listener while also being a critical thinker and evaluating for himself. In
addition to being from a very diverse area, he also had experiences such as his volunteer work
which opened up new opportunities for communication.
Transition
Now that we have discussed the differences in our social history, we will now move into our
educational histories.
B.
Main Point 2:
Identify and define a difference in how both partners maintain a significant
interpersonal relationship, clearly connecting that difference to a course concept and
terminology from the textbook (must be one of the relationship maintenance theories: Social
Exchange, Everyday Talk, Relational Dialectics, or Privacy Management)
We have different educational histories, for Dacian went to both public and private school, while
Hailey has only been to public school. Dacian started at a public school in which he saw a lot
of fights, and then he transferred to a private school. He said the main difference in public and
private school was going from such a diverse community to a PWI. He had to learn to
communicate with those who were being insensitive even if they were not meaning to be.
Similarly, we both emphasized the importance of everyday talk during our discussion. We
both stated that it takes us a long time to open up and feel comfortable with new people. Also
stating that we must talk to someone a lot for us to develop that relationship. During this part
of our interview, Hailey stated that she put a lot of pressure on first impressions, for she
understands that this can be the first step in everyday talk.
1.
Subpoint 1:
Explain the first partner’s relationship maintenance approach for a
significant relationship, sharing a brief illustrative example or narrative
Dacian tries to keep calm and accommodate others before himself, as well as trying to
avoid conflict as much as possible. He describes himself as someone who does a good
job at keeping cool even when upset. One example he stated was a time in which a
friend embarrassed him in front of another friend. Instead of losing his cool in the
moment, he waited until the next day to talk to his friend and tell him he was
annoyed. He also is very blunt and will tell those he cares about how he is feeling. In
his loved one’s moments of need he is not afraid to speak out and tell those in need
that they need help.
2.
Subpoint 2:
Explain the second partner’s relationship maintenance approach for a
significant relationship, sharing a brief illustrative example or narrative
Hailey stated that she tends to avoid most conflicts as she is more of a shy person when it
comes to interacting with people. Because she is shy, she says that she gets embarrassed
very easily. For example, her friend said something very loud in a public setting and she
got very embarrassed and got mad at her friend for something that wasn’t as serious as it
seemed. She also seems to be actively trying to improve her communication skills
because she notices that she avoids a lot of conflicts and she wants to fix that problem.
3.
Subpoint 3:
evaluate how this difference might impact future experiences and
relationships
Dacian is a supporter who helps those around him, and this will be useful when in
team situations, as well as just maintaining social relationships in the future.
Additionally it is a very good trait to be able to maintain your cool and discuss
your feelings when appropriate. This skill can help maintain positions in
high-stress jobs as well as not prolonging conflict in social situations.
Transition
Now that we have discussed our educational histories we will speak about our final difference in
our family background.
C.
Main Point 3:
Identify and define a difference in your interpersonal conflict management styles,
clearly connecting it to a course concept and terminology from the textbook
Dacian grew up in a family life in which you were taught to be very independent and work for what
you have. He states that feelings were shown in different ways but were often hidden by parents,
which has caused him to do the same. He stated that being Carribean when going to family
reunions everyone is hugging and very physically affectionate, which is not what his immediate
family typically does. He says he is a mix of both parents' communication style in which he is like
his father because he is direct. He shares what needs to be shared to help himself and those
around him. Also, he is like his mother in which he does not communicate his needs until
absolutely necessary. He is a submissive communicator in the way that he wants to prioritize the
needs of those around him. This may mean not asking for help until he has felt there is nothing
else he can do on his own.
1.
Subpoint 1:
Explain the first partner’s conflict management style, sharing a brief
illustrative example or narrative
As stated earlier Dacian is an accommodator. He does not enjoy being part of conflict
and stated it takes a lot to get him worked up. It is not that he doesn’t care
about the choice, but most of the time he would rather the other person be
happy. (already used an example earlier in speech)
2.
Subpoint 2:
Explain the second partner’s conflict management style, sharing a brief
illustrative example or narrative
Hailey tends to be very avoidant when it comes to communication styles. Because she is
typically a shy person, she isn’t the type of person to create a conversation with just
anyone. So she finds it hard to confront certain conflicts, causing her to avoid them
entirely. For example, she talked about the difficulties of being a commuter because
it makes it harder for her to go up and talk to people because she doesn’t stay
around campus to meet people. So before, she wouldn’t try as much to talk to
people that she wasn't already familiar with.
3.
Subpoint 3:
evaluate how this difference might impact future experiences and
relationships
We both have different conflict management styles that have negative and positive
aspects. I am an avoidant style which allows me to not escalate the conflict,
but will also create problems in standing up for myself and others who need it.
Dacian being an accommodator will allow him to avoid many conflicts, but may
similarly have issues when it comes to speaking up about a topic he is
passionate about.
Transition and signal closing
(Example: “In conclusion
…
”)
III.
Conclusion
(Approximately 30 seconds-1 minute)
A.
Restate Thesis
: restate the one-sentence summary of what you learned from this experience B.
During our interview we learned that there are three main areas that caused differences in our
communication styles being, social and educational history, and family background.
Review Main Points
: list the three differences that you identified during your interview that you
discussed as your main points
For our first main point, we discussed both of our social histories and what our conflict styles are. Our
second main point was about our educational histories and how our school experience has formed
how we communicate in the present day. Our last main point talks about the similarities and
differences of how our families have affected how we use communication skills.
C.
Memorable Closer
: creatively tie back to the attention getter as you wrap up your speech
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So
…
Although we grew up not that far from each other, there are many things that can mold how we
each communicate and that can go for everyone else in this room.