| A | B |
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| diversity | the condition of being diverse; differing from one another. |
| communication | process by which ideas, feelings, and information are shared: it involves the skills of listening, speaking and writing |
| verbal communication | uses words to send and receive messages |
| non verbal communications | uses words to send and receive messages |
| mixed messages | someone does not say what he or she really means (affects the listener's perception of what the sender is communicating.) |
| feedback | response a person receives from a message sent. |
| body language | communicating messages through gestures, facial expressions and body movements (i.e., posture, walk, touch, folding arms, and handshake) |
| consensus | both individuals are able to see each other's point of view and choose a solution agreeable for both. |
| accommodation | both individuals "agree to disagree", accept differences and agree not to let them create major problems. |
| compromise | both individuals give in and find an agreement they can both live with; a combination of their views. |
| friend | a close acquaintance, a person you know welll and are fond of: a supporter or sympathizer: being helpful, reliable. |
| dating | a form of courtship which involves a series of appointed meetings for social interaction and activities, an exclusive relationship may evolve between two people. |
| group dating | several boys and girls spend time together; some call this "hanging out". |
| random dating | a person dates more than one person at a time |
| steady dating | one is attracted to one particular person, spending time as a couple building their friendship. |
