Suggests that a transactional perspective to interpersonal communication with older persons will facilitate communication cross-generationally. Factors addressed include negative stereotypes, fears of aging, crises encountered as the person ages, and later life cycle changes in exposure to interpersonal communication and ability to negotiate…

This paper examines cultural differences between Japan and the United States and presents materials designed to help learners of Japanese understand patterns of behavior in that country through realistic episodes and situations. Understanding status differences is important for effective social and business communication with the Japanese. Status…

Many teachers in the Sheboygan (Wisconsin) Area School District's alternative programs use principles taught to behavioral disordered students for confronting and handling difficult situations when they must confront other adults in the school system about their concerns and problems. A positive and effective adult confrontation process is…