My Wife Tone Analysis

The conflict that I encounter this week was to put to sleep my cat. It was a very difficult decission and very hard to say goodbye to my pet. I know this is not a big conflict or for some people something serious, but in the end is a life and you have to make a hard decision.

Handling conflict is a skill which can be learned. It requires practice, discipline and self-control. In the midst of conflict, most people forget the overall goal in addressing the conflict: Having your partner understand your feelings and resolving the disagreement. The more a couple can keep this goal in mind the less likely either will engage in criticism, yelling or name-calling. These behaviors only fuel the conflict (Managing Conflict in Your Relationship,

If someone is inclined to act upon conflict, it may not just result in unwanted formalities, but also cause repetition of this act. The best way to respond to conflict is by staying positive because it can improve health,

For me one type of conflict that ruins my relationship is tone. The tone of my voice of me or that of someone else could spark a disagreement. I could say “ That is great.” and actually mean it but my tone makes it seem like I meant it sarcastically. When one of my family member says something to me I might take it as a rude tone and then start an argument.

Conflicts are a part of everyday life, and sometimes solving them is not the easiest. Some conflicts are between people, or even countries. In My So-Called Enemy girls with varying views spoke their opinions face to face, and led to the end of their personal conflict. Undoubtably the best way to solve these problems is to work it out face to face. Face to face interactions form a connection between two people, which lets them share their emotions. People often say that the best way to solve a conflict is to leave it alone, and eventually it might sizzle away. I believe that if you were to leave a conflict alone, as soon as the conflict is brought back into fruition, a larger conflict will ensue.

In the 1970s, American women’s lives were undoubtedly limited in the workplace and at home. They were expected to marry in their early twenties, start a family rapidly, and then devote their lives to domestic housework. At this time, the American Feminist Movement was in full swing. Women everywhere were voicing their opinions and supporting individualism and equality. Among these outspoken individuals was Judy Brady who demonstrated the expectations of wives across America with her candid sarcasm. In her article, “Why I Want a Wife” published in Ms. Magazine in 1972, Brady utilizes pathos to appeal to readers and persuade them to agree with her ideas that women are not obligated to the typical wife stereotype.

Now that I think about it, I am always in a conflict; whether that is with myself or someone else. My first reaction is to lash out in anger or frustration because then I at least know I have gotten my point across. I go through this phase of anger, lash out, regret, and apology. Something will make me angry to the point where I will say something out of frustration (usually negative), I’ll then think about what I said and realize I shouldn’t have said it, then Ill approach the situation and apologize as needed. I wish I had a better hold on my emotions. I wish I could have control over my mind and thoughts. I wish I could approach a conflict in a calm manner, but I don’t. It isn’t that I can’t, I just choose not to. Sure, it’s difficult. It is difficult to know I will have an impulsive reaction when a conflict comes my way. Believe me, I have tried to “keep my cool”, which is much easier said then done. I do believe that a lot of my reaction to conflict is based off of my childhood with my parent’s divorce and my relationship with my dad. Actually, I learned how to react to conflict situations from him, which makes me sick. It is no excuse, but it needs to

In the early 1970’s Judy Brady wrote an article titled “Why I Want a Wife”. In this article she describes why she would want a wife because of all the things she has to do as a wife. She writes this article to present the stereotypes of woman, she writes this to spark anger in the woman because this time period was the women’s rights movement. In order to connect to her audience Brady uses pathos, ethos, and logos. Even though logos and pathos were both frequently used in this article this paper will reflect on her use of pathos.

When conflict arises, most individuals respond differently than others, by showing an emotional, perceptual, or physical response. In some incidences, I feel confident enough to confront the conflict head-on to resolve as quickly as possible. While there are a few people I try to avoid conflict with, including a confrontation with my spouse. My personal experiences with conflict are only identifiable through disagreements that my

I personally avoid conflict. I do not like to argue; unless and until it is really necessary. But often it happens, I failed to put myself in others shoes. As shown said in the video; to avoid conflict we need to understand another's perspective.

If there any concern rises about escalating conflict I always trying to contain it and neutralize while the conflict is in the beginning stage. Interesting how can someone be good at “Managing Conflict” while there is no conflict.

Conflict is defined as the perception of incompatible goals or actions between two people (McCornack, 2013). How you approach these tense situations greatly affects the outcome of the conflict and your interpersonal relationships. Everyone experiences disagreement at some point in their lives and it is important to know what you bring to conflict situations in order to become a more competent communicator. Therefore, I completed the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Questionnaire and asked my sister and boyfriend to do the same regarding my conflict style (Introduction to Interpersonal Communication Course Workbook, 2013, p.29-31). I chose these two people to fill out the questionnaire because they both know me very well in two different types

Late Friday evening, a young couple is finishing their Christmas shopping. The woman steadily converses with her husband while he gazes into the distance. She pauses, and the sudden silence clearly indicates her disapproval of his lack of attentiveness. He quickly turns and looks her in the eye. However, she maintains her eerie silence for a few minutes and places her hands on her hips. As he recognizes her frustration, he insists that he is listening. This happens many times during conversations between members of the opposite sex, and is even more prevalent between couples. Men and women communicate remarkably different in body demeanor and communication intonation. Both sexes use opposing strategies in conversation that often create misunderstanding due to the differences in verbal and nonverbal communication. Likewise, males and females decipher words and mannerisms differently causing misinterpretation of the message.

I think I can manage conflicts. Next time if the conflict arises I will mention the facts and causes of the conflict in order to see if each party understands them in the same way. Then I will probably ask both parties what outcomes do they expect from the conflict and then we’ll negotiate what is the best resolution.

Have you ever heard, “Communication is the key”? Well it’s true in many different relationships and situations. Communication if done effectively can reduce stress. Allen Louis says: "Communication is the sum of all the things a person does when he wants to create an understanding in the mind of another. It involves a systematic and continuous process of telling, listening and understanding." (Bhasker) It is generally more important that the point of the communication is achieved regardless of the correctness of the grammar. As Bruce Kodish says, “one must observe and listen to what the other person is saying, not only to their words but also to their tone, gestures etc." Albert Mehrabian, who has studied nonverbal communication, points out that words alone convey only seven percent of the message while the majority of any message is communicated through vocal and visual elements. Consider how often meaning gets twisted when texting. It is thought that 38 percent of communication comes from vocal elements that include the quality, speed, loudness, pitch, and intonation of the voice, and 55 percent of communication is attributed to visual elements that include gestures, postures, distance, smell, and touch. (Bhasker) Peter. F. Drucker says, “The most important thing in communication is hearing what is not said.”