Julia Smith CP #2

On Wednesday, January 25, I met with Sheila for our second conversation partner meeting. We had decided the week before that we would go to the Rez, and so I picked her up at CIES and we went to the lake. We sat by the lake, which I think she enjoyed based on the pictures that she was taking, and chatted. We talked about music and places that we liked to go on the weekends. I have found a few times that when I tell her something, she will smile or mimic my face, but when I mention it later she will not remember or know what I am talking about. I can completely understand this, because it can be exhausting to have to constantly be asking "What does that mean?" or saying "I don't understand". But I wanted her to know that I want her to tell me when she does not understand what I am saying and I want to display patience in order to lower her affective filter and create a relaxed environment for her. In addition to this, I will sometimes ask a question after I tell her something to make sure that she understands, and to also encourage her to practice her speaking.