Writing Homework Help

Read and annotate your book for chapter 2 and then answer the following questions in your own words – do not copy sentences from the book. You get points for this activity by simply doing your best. We will discuss these concepts further in our groups, so you will not lose any points if you make a mistake. Answer each question thoroughly – at least 3 sentences or more.

1] What are three reasons a person might make a bid for connection?

2] What are 3 different forms a bid might take [not all of it is talking 😉 ] ?

3] What is fuzzy bidding? Explain why someone might choose to make a fuzzy bid or accidentally/unknowingly make a poor bid.

4] Why is is problematic to make a fuzzy or negative bid?

5] What are the three ways Gottman explains we respond to bids? What is the most effective and why?

6] Do the exercise in the book: What’s your style of bidding and responding to bids. What did you learn about your bidding style? What did you learn about your response to bids?