MODULE 3: INTELLIGENCES AT WORK

Section 2: Reading

BEFORE READING
Look at the flyer and answer.

1. What do you think social intelligence is?

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2. Do you think it is important for your future work environment? Why?

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WHILE READING

a) How many of these habits do you have?

5 Habits Socially Intelligent People Have

People with social intelligence, the capacity to know yourself and to know
others, know what they want and how to behave towards those around them.
As a result, mutual understanding and relationships are as cordial as possible.
Nowadays, employers check if job applicants have this trait.

 Socially Intelligent people never interrupt: They patiently wait for their turn
to speak. Also, they’re not anxious to impose their point of view.

 They don’t always focus on themselves: They have the ability to understand
that they’re not the center of the world. They’re on your side when you need
support, but know how to say “no” when necessary.

 They don’t try to change the opinion of others: This is a great ability of
socially intelligent people. When you maturely understand the opinion of
others and can express your own with respect, situations become healthier,
more productive and peaceful.

 They’re calm and know how to use their voices: They know how to listen and
participate in a conversation with confidence and know the right way to
relate to those around them.

 They are less critical: Socially intelligent people usually accept that everyone
has many positive qualities to offer, not just negative. This is because they
have a higher degree of self confidence.

Although some people are born with a more developed social intelligence,
anyone can perfect it if they pay attention. And your employer will be more
than satisfied.

Adapted from: https://steptohealth.com/8-things-socially-intelligent-people-never-do/

AFTER READING

a) Complete this table with the frequency of your SI habits.

Usually Hardly ever

b) Do you consider yourself socially intelligent? Why? Why not? Use

expressions from Module 2.
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 ANSWER KEY

BEFORE READING
(No hay respuestas correctas o incorrectas para esta actividad, pero puede concentrar su
atención en el uso de estructuras útiles para brindar opiniones.)

1. I would say that SI is… / I suppose that SI is…

2. Yes! I definitely believe that SI is important for my future work
environment because… / No, I don’t think so because…

WHILE READING
(No hay respuestas correctas o incorrectas. Dependerá de la cantidad de hábitos que tenga.)

Mmm… I never interrupt and I know how to listen to others. (Sample Answer)

AFTER READING
a. No hay respuesta correcta o incorrecta. Dependerá de la frecuencia con la
que realiza los hábitos mencionados en el texto.
b. I consider myself socially intelligent as I usually give my opinion with
respect and confidence. Moreover, I’m good at listening to people. (Sample
answer)