Translate the following into behavioral language and share with your classmates to get their feedback.

a. An abstract goal for improving your interpersonal communication (e.g., “Be more assertive” or “Stop being so sarcastic”).

b. A complaint you have about another person (for instance, that he or she is “selfish” or “insensitive”).

In both cases, describe the person or people involved, the circumstances in which the communication will take place, and the precise behaviors involved. What difference will using the behavioral descriptions be likely to make in your relationships?