Read: Don has recently switched to a night shift to accommodate his online classes during the day, which has led to conflicting schedules with his close friend. They used to carpool to work and had similar schedules, allowing for regular communication. Now, Don’s friend calls and texts at inconvenient times, expecting immediate responses, causing frustration for both Don & the friend. How can Don and his friend effectively address their communication issues and maintain their friendship given their conflicting schedules and differing expectations?
From the skill box below, which critical thinking skill do you feel will help Don create an effective solution to the problem?
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The critical thinking skill I recommend Don use is:
Write your response here:
Which solution aligns with the critical thinking skill you just recommended?
A. Set up a time to meet on Microsoft Teams and use “share screen” so they can share schedule details to help answer questions they may have like “why don’t you text back” and “when are you available”.
B. Research managing time as a college student & effective communication strategy, then use that info to be more respectful & understanding of each other’s schedules.
C. Work on communication issues by limiting frustrating notifications (muting phones/quiet hour settings) & agreeing to reply within 24 hours. Work on maintaining the friendship by planning a fun hang out once a month that works for both friends.
Write your response (A, B, or C) here:
