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2.5 Communication: Listening and Speaking

Listening and Speaking so others can understand. Communicate in spoken English well enough to be understood by supervisors, co-workers and customers.

  • 2.5.1 Listening and Speaking
    • Give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, ask questions as appropriate, and do not interrupt at inappropriate times
    • Speak clearly
    • Use correct grammar
    • Effectively use eye-contact and non-verbal expression
    • Present ideas in a persuasive manner
    • Communicate with customers to enhance company image
    • Communicate with customers whose primary language is not English
    • Ask questions or report problems or concerns to people in authority when information or procedures are unclear or need improvement, or when feeling unsafe or threatened in the workplace