White Elephants Communication

Explain how people from different backgrounds may use and/ or interpret communication methods in different ways

To me interpersonal communication describes the exchange of verbal and nonverbal messages between two different people. Joseph DeVito states that “interpersonal communication is inevitable, irreversible, and unrepeatable” due to these things effective communication is a necessary skill for us to function in our day to day lives (p. 20). Therefore, I have created a theory for interpersonal communication that goes as follows; To experience effective communication you must understand: your culture, the other person’s culture, and how to listen effectively. By knowing these three things you can consistently avoid misunderstandings and promote understanding in your interpersonal and intercultural relationships.

Ernest Hemingway was a groundbreaking author during the 20th century and he left behind many famous pieces of work. He used his own life experiences to contribute ideas and inspiration for his stories whether they involve his military career or his family life (“Ernest Hemingway). Hemingway also uses language in such ways that can convey feelings and ideas throughout his pieces. His use of language and dialogue in some of his short stories really paint a picture for the reader on the situations presented (Link). In the short story, “Hills Like White Elephants,” Hemingway uses Jig’s ambivalence towards the whole situation with herself and the American to convey the idea that Jig holds all the power in the decision although the American, who is powerless, believes he has a say in the matter.

Explain how people from different backgrounds may use and/or interpret communication methods in different ways

Communication is part of everyday life between people and can be used in many different ways. People communicate to build relationships with one another, but also to maintain those relationships formed. When a relationship is built through communication, people then can express their needs, wants and feelings to each other, as well as being able to reassure an individual. Communicating allows people to share thoughts, ideas and information to others where

Like most stories, the women are mostly known for their vulnerability and being less powerful than men; this is one of the major comparisons between these two different works. In “Hills like White Elephants”, the foreign woman Jig, and her boyfriend the American, are contemplating on processing with an operation, seeking to be an abortion. Hemingway demonstrates to the reader hands on how much Jig depends a lot on the American, and not only her happiness. By knowing Spanish, it allowed the American to interact with her, since she couldn’t even order herself something to drink without him, let alone make such a difficult decision. In addition, Hemingway continues to portray Jig as not “woman” but rather, “the girl”. Making it known that she may be too young to make such an important yet difficult choice on her own.

In Louis Nowra’s ‘Cosi’ it becomes evident that the only way to maintain healthy and positive relationship is through communication. This is because communication leads to understanding, this has been concluded, based on the contrast made between effective and ineffective communication. Furthermore, in the movie ‘Shrek’ by Andrew Adamson and Abhay Kapoor’s book, ‘Rani’ the notion of communication leading to understanding is further emphasised.

Explain how people from different backgrounds may use and/or interpret communication methods in different ways

To figure out if theories are correct, you have to test things out and see if people made correct assumptions. That is what the scientists did while studying elephant behavior. In the three passages, “Elephants Can Lend A Helping Trunk” by Virginia Morell, “Elephants Know When They Need a Helping Trunk in a Cooperative Task” by Joshua M. Plotnik, and “Elephants Console Each Other” also by Virginia Morell, they all describe the studies of elephants behavior, and come to various conclusions. The scientists ended up with some same conclusions about elephants and how they work together. The first comparison is how elephant work together.

The Authors in Themselves There are many great authors, each one great in their own aspects. Whether it be with foreshadowing, character descriptions, or the topics each of their stories involve, each author tells their story the way they see fit. A few of these extraordinary authors include; Hemmingway, Faulkner, and Fitzgerald.

Communication is an ongoing process in which individuals exchange messages whose meanings are influenced by the history of the relationship and the experiences of the participants. (Adler, p.384) Communication depends on relationships between the people who are communicating, and on common basics between them. Problems in communications between people may arise due to differences in cultures, perceptions, values, and expectations from life.

Hemingway’s “Hills like White Elephants” and “Cat in the Rain” are similar in the way’s he has the women, men, and secondary characters interact and how each one plays a role in the story. Both women in Hemingway’s stories want to have a baby, while in “Hills like White Elephants” the women seems unsure in the beginning by the end it is clear she is talking about keeping her baby. She starts with a subtle undertone while she is talking to her significant other but by the end of their conversation, you can tell she is agitated so much, so that she says, “Would you please please please please please please please stop talking?” (Hemingway, “Hills” 278). When the man continues to try to talk about the situation, she threatens to scream. In “Cat in the Rain” a women is trying

Communication is the sending of information from one person to another. The communication that parents have and teach their children is important because it is essential for an everyday life. Parents who are teaching their children good communication skills are teaching future adults effective communication skills. Communication can be verbal, such as, one person talking to another, or it can be non-verbal, and such as, a scowl on a person 's face that will probably let other people know he is angry. Communication can be positive or negative, effective or ineffective. (Zolten, Kristen) “Children learn attitudes, values, and behaviors, as well as gain knowledge, through communicating with others - the most important of whom are their parents. Communication between parent and child begins the day the child is born, or earlier, and continues as the child grows, matures and changes” (Children and Families: Parenting Issues: Communicating with Our Children).

Communication can be conveyed in a plethora of different ways, whether it is a debatable topic between individuals a group of individuals, a problem or issue discussed in a relationship, or every day conversation between friends. Regardless of the situation, the information must be communicated, and perceived, accurately in order for the discussion to yield the intended result. According to “What is Communication?” (2013), “the discipline of communication focuses on how people use messages to generate meanings within and across various contexts, cultures, channels, and media” (para 1). Information can be transferred by using numerous different communication methods such as verbal communication, written

Communication is a part of everyday life. Not only is it present in our personal lives, but in the