Category: Communication
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Intercultural Communication thru Literature
The short stories under analysis, “Dead Man’s Path” by Chinua Achebe and “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson and “The Coward” by Premchand, depict the role of customs and traditions in the life of ordinary citizens and impact on their destinies. The authors write that characters are limited by customs developed and shared by society. Thus,…
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Poor Communication in a Geological Project Implementation
The current case study concerns a geological project of staking fifteen claims near Eagle Lake. The underlying problem of the team failing the task in time is poor communication and inadequate assessment of the team members. First of all, the job is team-oriented, and Parker’s plan was designed in such a way that all the…
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Communication and Conflict Resolution Ways
There is a close link between communication and the spiraling up or diffusion of a given conflict. Communication is what pushes a conflict to reach a critical climax or on the contrary diffuse it, making the issues that are the source of disagreement as part of a constructive conflict. Hence, it is importance to be…
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Nonverbal Communication in Relationships
This paper aims to explore the essence of facial expressions in nonverbal communication in enhancing the day-to-day interactions among people in a specific setup. The paper also outlines the theories used in assessing nonverbal communication and how it applies when using facial expressions. The terminologies used in nonverbal communication have also been blended to encompass…
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The Invention of the Telegraph in the Communication Context
Table of Contents Introduction The Telegraph Invention Conclusion References Introduction The context of modern communication and life as a whole is impossible to imagine without non-physical means of connecting with others. However, before the middle of the 19th century, one small message could take days and weeks to be delivered to the recipient, impeding efficient…
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Communication in Negotiation: Process and Barriers
Communication is an integral part of everyday life. Even more, communication and ability to think is a phenomenon that makes the humankind unique. Persuasive and efficient communication guarantees a success in all types of negotiations. The capacity of making other people behave and act in a particular way is a unique skill necessary for accomplishments…
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Communication in Black Communities
Introduction Various ethnic and cultural groups may have distinct communication styles that are not understandable to others or create barriers in the interaction between these specific communities with people of different ethnicities. Indeed, as the cultural contract theory states, communication is the foundation of the process of identity negotiation (Castle Bell, 2019). For example, black…
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Examining Communication as a Process
The act of communication is often taken for granted, yet taking into consideration what affects the speed of information delivery, its accuracy, and its perception is essential for understanding the message and being understood. Improving communication is possible by analyzing the environment and external factors that affect the dialogue, specifically, its clarity and pace.[1] By…
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Social Psychology and Online Communication
How do you perceive simulations, including telepresence, influencing education, and training in the future, in response to your social media readings and discussions? As it is known, nowadays simulations and online communication have become a part of many people’s lives; they are already used in many fields. One of such fields is education. But there…
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The Powerful Grip of Communication
Aristotle said “He who is unable to live in a society, or who has no need, because he is sufficient for himself, must be either God or beast.” In accordance to man’s psychological and biological needs, he is linked with the society due to his emotional build-up and he has a desire of being among…