Interpersonal Communication

A day in the life of a veterinary technician may include answering clients’ questions, providing written or verbal instructions regarding care of an animal, answering the telephone,

To function effectively in today’s society people must communicate with one another. Yet for some individuals communication experiences are so unrewarding that they either consciously or unconsciously avoid situations where communication is required. (McCroskey & Richmond, 1979) The term ‘communication apprehension’ was coined by James McCroskey (1976a) and is defined as “an individual’s level of fear or anxiety associated with either real or anticipated communication with another person or persons” (McCroskey, 1984). In the last two decades communication apprehension and related constructs, such as reticence and unwillingness to communicate, have received extensive research and theoretical attention by scholars in communication and

Lisa Marmalejo, Manager of Member Services - Harbor Choice called Ms. Allen on 2/9/2016 and 2/11/2016 but did not reach anyone. She left a voice message that included her contact information and requested a call back. She called DENCAP on 2/11/2016 and was informed that they spoke with Ms. Allen on 2/9/2016 and advised her that they have her DENCAP benefits updated in their system.

* Body Paragraph #3 - Differentiate appropriate levels of self-disclosure and emotional intelligence in various relationships.

Since the start of this class, I have been reminded again and again that the concepts we are learning can be applied to everyday life. For instance, when we talked about non-verbal communication, I realized that it is impossible to not communicate. There are many activities, other than the use of language, that allow us to draw meaning from something we observe. When my mother widens her eyes at me without stating a word, I understand she is telling me to think twice about the action I’m about to take. It has been great to be able to assign concepts and vocabulary to interpersonal relationships and communication activity that I have been experiencing. Now let me introduce you to my friend Izzy and her boyfriend Ken as I analyze the

That’s ridiculous that she has to wait until a specific time to use her bedpan. Aren’t there other aides that assist her?

Joseph DeVito, in his book The Interpersonal Communication Book (2016), wrote that “masculine cultures value aggressiveness, material success, and strength” (p.39). Masculine cultures are ego oriented. Conflicts are solved by fighting. DeVito (2016) also stated that “feminine cultures value modesty, concern for relationships, and quality of life and tenderness” (p. 39). Feminine cultures are more relationship oriented. People are important to them and conflict is resolved through negotiations.

The theory Face Over Flesh states: people have a greater chance of making friends ships over a computer-mediated system. There has been studies on this exact topic that are coming to the conclusion that people are evolving to be able process information about someone quicker through the means of scrolling through a social media account. The three communication theories that I used to collectively cultivate this theory. I used Uncertainty Reduction Theory, Social Penetration Theory, and Information Processing Theory as a guide to build the guild lines of this theory.

Interpersonal Communication is a crucial part of everyday life. People communicate in many different ways. It can be as simple as a nod to the barista at Starbucks or a "have a good day" at the drive-thru window while getting your breakfast sandwich. It can be as involved as participating in a job interview or a brainstorming session. Every word and every action, or inaction, means something. Even ignoring someone is communicating. By paying close attention to the details, an outcome can be changed. As we interact during our daily activities we convey our responsiveness, express like or dislike, and express equality.

There are many communication concepts that have been covered in this class. Three concepts that I have chosen are emotional intelligence, proxemics, and self-disclosure. There are many effects regarding these concepts based on my relationships with other people and my success I have in my life.

We are in a world today where many cultures interact and option to remain independent is no longer a realistic option. The differences among cultures greatly affect interpersonal communication in innumerable ways. Culture passes from one generation to another through communication and this is immensely different from communicating with individuals of the same beliefs or values. In the Interpersonal Communication textbook, Joseph DeVito says, “Cultural differences exist throughout the interpersonal communication spectrum-from the way you use eye contact to the way you develop or dissolve a relationship.” Verbal and nonverbal messages are sent between individuals no matter what their beliefs or values are like so people need to understand how to make the right choices and send a positive message. Interpersonal communication is an important aspect of life for many reasons such as the fact that we can better understand ourselves and why people act and behave the way

This assignment was to monitor your media and technology use over a three day period and reflect on what you record. Wow, was I surprised with my results and this made me more aware of when I pick up my phone. I got to the point, where I had to take my son to an event, and purposely left my phone in the car. I told a friend, not having my phone made me feel like I lost something and did not know what to do with my hands. Then you realize it’s just not your phone, media and technology is everywhere.

Universities are being challenged to provide high quality and productive human resources. Such challenges must be an impact of increased global competition and the pressure of diminishing resource. The participation of students in group discussion has been accepted as an effective strategy because it is the place for the students to implement their interpersonal communication skill in order to improve their leadership skills.

As technology continues to advance everyday, verbal conversation is becoming less common. Even though texting is becoming more common, it is making understanding ones tone and view on a conversation difficult to understand. People aren’t necessarily able to express emotion over text, regardless of punctuation. One still isn’t able to determine if a person could be joking, serious, sarcastic, or lying because sending a text isn’t the same as speaking to a person face to face. Me personally, I have reaped the repercussions of jumping to conclusions with my conversations through text. With personal experiences, research, and findings I will elaborate more on the topic of how conversation

First and foremost, I would like to congratulate you both on your recent engagement. The two of you are taking a huge step, and I wish you all of the happiness in the world in the future. While I am no expert in matters of the heart, I am grateful that you looked to me for guidance based on what I have learned thus far in my Interpersonal Communications course. A successful marriage is based, primarily, on having effective communication skills. Communication is the foundation that any long lasting relationship is built on. If you take the time to learn about interpersonal interactions, developing and maintaining your self-concept, self-image, and self-esteem, learning what appropriate levels of self-disclosure and