Looking Out, Looking In: Chapters V & VI

Hello!! This weeks is about chapters 5 & 6. Same book as before Looking Out, Looking In.

So lets get right into it shall we?

Language: Barrier And Bridge

Chapter 5

This chapter is based on language and language is futher explained as symbolic. When the word symbloic was used they were referring certain words meaning different things to various people.
Words can be both understanding and misunderstanding, to help understand this process three rules are explained.
The Semantic rule is how we assign meanings to words such as book being something that your read, while paper is something to write on. Syntactic Rule is how we say our sentences to get a thought out, or how we grammactically speak.
Lastly the pragmatic rule is based on us understanding the meaning of a word or words in someone elses point of view.

Nonverbal Communication: Messages Beyond Words

Chapter 6

In chapter six, there are seven types of nonverbal communication. Some of the types were things I was not aware of, while others are obvious. Body movement, voice, touch, and appearance are things that I know regulary present to others.

Physcial space, physical evironment, and time were new concepts to me. The physical space shows based on the physcial distance that you're willing to put between yourself and another person can show how you feel about that person. Physical enironment shows that based on the private space we own, like a living room, can reflect who you are as a person. Time is how we use our time with regular activites and how much of it we're willing to spend with others.



 

 

Well thats the important topics of those chapters that caught my eye!

Still next time, Bye!! - Veronica