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Table 4.2 Positive and Negative Communication Skills
Positive Traits of
Communication Skills
Negative Traits of
Communication Skills
Assertiveness Sarcastic
Fluency Fumbling
Voice modulations Monotonous
Persuasiveness Incoherence
Right choice of words Aggressiveness
Clarity Use of fillers or vocalized pauses
Coherence Lack of clarity
Patient listening Poor listening
c. Knowledge: There is no substitute to possessing domain
knowledge in a GD. Good command over the topic would nat-
urally lead to an active and enthusiastic participation. While it
may not always be possible to be familiar with the topic ...