• Chapter 1: Think about a recent conversation with one other person - perhaps a friend, family member, work associate, etc. Try to make it something from the last day or two. Considering communication competence mentioned in the first chapter, were both of you "successful"? How did either or both of you demonstrate the characteristics of competent communicators.
• Chapter 3: Give examples of some co-cultural groups you belong to. How does your membership of these groups impact your communication? Use evidence from Chapter 3 to support your position.