blog 11

“Seek first to understand, then to be understood.” –Stephen Covey

1) Reflect upon what you read in Chapter 11 of Thriving in College. What does this quote mean to you or how can you apply it to your life?
Chapter 11 is mainly about relating to people and using communication such as, remembering people's names to increase your relationship with them. This quote relates quite well to chapter 11 because i interpret it as, if you want someone to listen to you, you need to listen to them as well. People usually aren't going to like it if you just come to them with your problems and leave after they give you advice, you need to be a friend to have a friend.


2) (Refer to page 380 of the text): Are you a “Crisis Tickler,” “Withholder,” “Irritator,” “Blamer,” or “Gunnysacker?” Explain.

I think i'm more of a crisis tickler because if something is bothering me i really don't like to bring it up bluntly. I hint at things but don't say them right out, which is mainly because i don't want to start a confrontation.