Communication -The 4 "T's"

Communication is important. So is where and how you do it.

Timing

-Is it a good time to talk? (Consider the location, environment, and time.)

-Is it a good time to bring this up? (Am I calm and collected.)

-Is this a good time for me to express my thoughts and feelings in light of what they are going through?

Tone

-What is the tone in my voice?

-What is my body language?

-What is the tone of my emotions?

Technique

-Am I starting with a compliment, then a constructive point, followed by another positive statement.

-Am I careful not to use words like "always" and "never" to describe how I feel?

-Am I owning my own stuff and not blaming others or playing the victim?

Truth

-Is what I am saying true?

-Is there truth in what is being said that I need to hear?

-Is it possible for me to learn from this experience?

-Is it possible for me to grow from this experience?