Abstract
Given the unconscious nature of many micro-invalidations, conversations about them easily devolve into cycles of accusation, defensiveness, and recrimination. To better understand the specific effects of micro-invalidations, this interactive exercise emphasizes listening, hearing, and empathizing with use of the statement, “You are so articulate.” By stressing and analyzing different segments of this frequently used sentence, learners are presented with an opportunity to consider both sides of oral messaging—the intent of the sender as well as the receipt and interpretation of the receiver. Both intended and unintended consequences are analyzed, opening deeper discussions about the origins and implications of our reactions to other people and their remarks.
Get full access to this article
View all access options for this article.
References
Supplementary Material
Please find the following supplemental material available below.
For Open Access articles published under a Creative Commons License, all supplemental material carries the same license as the article it is associated with.
For non-Open Access articles published, all supplemental material carries a non-exclusive license, and permission requests for re-use of supplemental material or any part of supplemental material shall be sent directly to the copyright owner as specified in the copyright notice associated with the article.
