I believe my communication strength relates to the communication skills section in several ways. On the one hand, the section explains that competence is situational. When I speak at funerals, I am more competent in that situation than in a conflict situation. Second, there is the empathy/perspective-taking section that I can relate my strength to. It explains how people are able to communicate better when they are able to understand other people's points of view. When you speak at a funeral, you are already in a sad element, so you are able to show empathy when relaying your message. At my mother's funeral, it was different when I spoke, because it was my mother. At my classmate's funeral, because the cause of death was different, I knew I had to empathize differently with the people present. Third, there is the stage of self-monitoring that I went through while speaking at my classmate's funeral. As I spoke and looked at the audience, I asked myself, “Am I saying the right things to comfort these people?” It was very important for me to convey a message that would bring comfort to those close to him. Finally, there is the apprehension of communication which I can relate to my strength. Communication apprehension is defined as “feelings of anxiety that arise in unfamiliar or difficult communication texts.” Even though it is my communication strength, on occasion, it can still give me a feeling of