Agreement
• Indigenous people may agree with what has been said or asked during a conversation, despite that it may not reflect their beliefs on the issue.
• Agreement was often used by Indigenous people who were raised under a government system to keep ‘out of trouble’. This communication style has continued on to the next generations. This is an example of what is known as ‘inter-generational’ trauma.
• It is important to be aware of this communication style and take the time to allow for good rapport to develop. ‘Shame’/’Shame job’
• ‘Shame’ or ‘shame job’ as it may be referred is something that an Indigenous person is embarrassed about.
• Indigenous people may feel ‘shame’ if they are singled out. This can include being singled out in
• Indigenous people may agree with what has been said or asked during a conversation, despite that it may not reflect their beliefs on the issue.
• Agreement was often used by Indigenous people who were raised under a government system to keep ‘out of trouble’. This communication style has continued on to the next generations. This is an example of what is known as ‘inter-generational’ trauma.
• It is important to be aware of this communication style and take the time to allow for good rapport to develop. ‘Shame’/’Shame job’
• ‘Shame’ or ‘shame job’ as it may be referred is something that an Indigenous person is embarrassed about.
• Indigenous people may feel ‘shame’ if they are singled out. This can include being singled out in