What 
Throughout this week’s session we learnt a variety of things which can be put together to make a simple question or simple response which include; What is your name?, Past, Present and future, Days of the week, Types of transport, What days do you work? When do you go to college?

So, what
Throughout this session I proved I understood these questions and phrases I did this by having a conversation with Andrew who was our teacher in sign language; as well as asking the person opposite me questions and answering theirs. This has added more confidence to my non-verbal skills as well as social skills and team working skills with other people in the class. i feel today i used the Egan Soler theory which stands for S; face squarely which shows you are interested, O; open posture so have no arm or legs crossed as this will make people feel intimidated, L; Lean forward which will show them you care and are interested to the person you are talking to, E; eye contact again shows interest and R; relax ensure you are relaxed as it may cause tension. this method is what i would use when i am talking to a deaf person to make them feel comfortable and me comfortable. (2019)

Now what 
After Learning all these basic questions which has given me the knowledge for learning in my next few lessons, as all this will one day help me when dealing with customers in my future career or in a general situation. today helped me with communication skills and team work skills in my future career i need to be prepared as i will be coming across all different people deaf, disabilities, different language, so from this lesson today i feel like i have gained confidence.

Today direct communication was used as i feel like this kind of communication is very straightforward and this type can be done with full confidence with no hesitation.
(“Communicate in a Variety of Styles & Appropriate Manner”, 2019)

References:

Rolfe, G., Freshwater, D., Jasper, M. (2001). Critical Reflection in Nursing and the Helping Professions: a User’s Guide. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.

(2019). Retrieved from https://image.slidesharecdn.com/verbalandnon-verbalcommunicationskills-130514095240-phpapp01/95/verbal-and-non-verbal-communication-skills-6-638.jpg?cb=1368525195

Communicate in a Variety of Styles & Appropriate Manner. (2019). Retrieved from https://www.wesrch.com/gp/communicate-in-a-variety-of-styles-appropriate-manner-2063