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Violation Theory : Violations Of Norms And Expectations

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1. Violations of norms or expectations give us the opportunity to examine taken-for-granted everyday communication. Such violations can lead to communication misunderstandings – but not always. Think of an example of a recent (i.e., since your arrival on campus this semester) communication misunderstanding, and use Expectancy Violations Theory to explain whether or not the misunderstanding occurred because of a violation of expectations. Be sure your answer shows that you understand the key elements of Expectancy Violation Theory (i.e., (a) origins of expectation; (b) what the expectation is; (c) valence of the violation (d) reward valence of the other person; and (e) the valence of the outcome.) My roommate has had a disgusting, …show more content…

When we spend time together, our behavior mutually converges. We both desire to become closer friends with one another, so we accommodate each other’s linguistic tendencies. For example, whenever something good happens, my friend will say “bless,” so now I say it with her too. She also has a little bit of a Southern accent, and sometimes when we are hanging out, I’ll hear it in my voice too. The only thing I don’t converge with her is grammar. She does not speak with correct grammar, and I do. In order to keep my personal identity of being a well-spoken person, I diverge my grammar away from hers. She grew up in a part of the country where, culturally, there is less on an emphasis on grammar perfection. Also, as an individual, she doesn’t seem to care very much about fixing it. Her grammar skill level is low. I am implementing nonaccomdiation in order to support my own individuality and heritage. I have a strong salience to my identity as a well-spoken person because that is how I was raced. Because of my value content, I think that speaking badly makes you sound uneducated, so that is another reason why I don’t do it. . 5. Use two theories we have studied BUT THAT YOU HAVE NOT MENTIONED IN ANY

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