Personal Relations Vocabulary
Tronc Commun Science
Essential Relationship Terms
Master these 50+ key terms to effectively discuss interpersonal connections in professional and social contexts.
Verbs
• Collaborate
• Negotiate
• Resolve
Nouns
• Empathy
• Conflict
• Rapport
Adjectives
• Assertive
• Tactful
• Approachable
1. Core Vocabulary
Relationship Building Blocks
Communication Terms
Active Listening
Fully concentrating on the speaker
Écoute active
Example: Using SOLER techniques
Nonverbal Cues
Body language and facial expressions
Signaux non verbaux
Example: Maintaining eye contactRelationship Terms
2. Technical Workplace Terms
Collaboration Vocabulary
Brainstorming
Group idea generation
Synergy
Combined effort > individual
Debrief
Post-task analysis
Conflict Resolution Terms
Mediation
Neutral third-party help
Arbitration
Binding decision by arbitrator
Conciliation
Restoring harmony
3. Cross-Cultural Terms
Key Cultural Concepts
Ethnocentrism
Judging others by one’s own culture
Cultural Literacy
Understanding cultural references
Power Distance
Acceptance of hierarchy
Face-saving
Preserving dignity
4. Vocabulary Quiz
Test your knowledge of personal relations vocabulary:
What term describes “the ability to understand and share the feelings of another”?
