Unpacking Our Conversations
Social Penetration Theory
Exercises
- Write down five terms that describe your personal
self, and five terms that describe your professional self. Compare your
results with a classmate.
- Think of someone you trust and who trusts you. How
did you come to have a mutually trusting relationship? Did it take
effort on both people’s part? Discuss your thoughts with a classmate.
- How important do you think self-disclosure is in business settings? Give some examples. Discuss your thoughts with a classmate.