Module 6 · Relationships

Adaptability & different people

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People differ. Observe the individual and adapt how you communicate.

By the end of this module

You will adjust how you talk to fit the person in front of you — their age, background, style and confidence — without stereotyping them or losing yourself.

Observe the individual

• People differ — observe the individual — Categories give you a starting guess at most. The person in front of you corrects it. (6 min · Beginner)
• Different communication styles — Direct or indirect, fast or reflective — and personality tendencies without boxes. (7 min · Practising)
• Different confidence levels — Making room for quieter people, and staying steady with very confident ones. (6 min · Practising)

Background and experience

• Across generations — Age shapes what feels normal. Curiosity bridges it better than assumptions. (6 min · Beginner)
• Culture, background and social expectations — Norms about directness, time and respect vary. Ask, notice, and adjust. (7 min · Practising)
• Experience and professional position — Talking with people more senior, more junior, or from a different field. (6 min · Practising)
• When your interests are different — You don’t need shared hobbies to connect — curiosity is enough. (5 min · Beginner)
• Adapting without losing yourself — Flexing your style is respect; abandoning your values is something else. (6 min · Practising)