This document discusses intimacy and provides an agenda for a class on the topic. It defines intimacy as special relational states and interactions characterized by warmth, trust, and deep friendship. It notes intimacy varies according to context and discusses nonverbal immediacy cues and expressions of intimacy through positive involvement behaviors, self-disclosure, and reciprocal intimate behavior. Students are asked to work in groups to complete a worksheet identifying immediacy cues.

1. Intimacy Chapter 8.1

2. Today’s Agenda Quiz #2 What is Intimacy Nonverbal and Verbal Immediacy Tasha’s Presentation When we get back from spring break: Chapter 8.2 – A.J. Chapter 9.1 - Samantha

3. Intimacy TOP 5 Moments Write down your top five most intimate moments. What communication qualities made these moments special?

4. Intimacy Intimacy refers to the special relational states and interactions that occur in close relationships, characterized by feelings of warmth, trust, and deep friendship.

5. What is the difference between an intimate relationship and other forms of relationships? Uniqueness Depth Repeated Interaction Positive Affect Understanding Comfort with Silence

6. The Expression of intimacy Positive Involvement Behaviors (Behaviors that indicate positive affect)

7. The Expression of Intimacy Self-disclosure and a relational vocabulary

8. The Expression of Intimacy Reciprocity of Intimate Behavior

10. Nonverbal Intimacy

11. Get into Groups As a group, complete the attached worksheet. Come up with as many “Immediacy cues” as you can.

12. Intimacy and Context Intimacy varies according to the context. How might intimacy look different between in a student/teacher relationship vs. a romantic relationship? In the workplace, can a boss be intimate with one of her employees?