"I am writing the story that will never end in my heart."
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"I am writing the story that will never end in my heart."
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1/10/2014
So on this date, people who were assigned with groups and topics from the day of 30/09/2014 are presenting. However, we didn't get to finish up the presentation by one day so some will be presenting next week. The message that they had presented and we had learned is meaning are in people, language is denotative and connotative and meanings depend on context.Meanings are in people a)Message that are told differently but have the same meaning. b)Message that are told the same but have the different meaning. For example: a) I love pink and pink make me happy b) I use camera and I use DSLR Language is denotative and connotative Denotation words can be found in the dictionary whereas connotative words cannot be found in the dictionary instead it is through emotional meaning. For example: Denotative: Pink means a color varying from light Crimson to pale reddish purple Connotative: Pink can be refer as feminine and romantic,affectionate and intimate, thoughtful and caring. Meaning depend on context The same words of behavior may have totally different meaning when they occur different context. Cultural context Culture teaches you certain ways of using messages that are acceptable and are not. There are 4 principles a)Principle of cooperation (any communication interaction, both parties will make an effort to help each other understand each other) The maxim of quality-be truthful. Say what you know is true and not said what you know is false The maxim of relation-topics that are relevant to the conversation The maxim of manner-be clear, relative, brief and organize your thoughts into meaningful pattern. For example: BFF(best friend forever) and TTYL (talking to you later) The maxim of quantity-be informative as necessary to communicate the information b) Principle of peaceful relations Communicate your primary goal is to maintain peaceful relationships. c) Principle of face-saving Saving the image of other person and do nothing to insult the person. Never embarrass anyone. d) Principle of self-denigration This principle advise you to avoid taking credit for accomplishment and to minimize your ability or talent Gender context Male tends to be more direct and assertive whereas female tends to be more indirect For example: Male: it's good if you arrange the books properly Female: it's good if the books are together Messages vary in politeness Polite message reflect positively on the other person. For example: by complimenting someone. Men and women can be differ in their use of politen verbal message. Politeness may based on the relationship you are with. Politeness and impoliteness Direct message and indirect message Direct message is less polite Indirect message is more to politeness and can express desire without insulting anyone. For example: when the person is talking too loud and your respond in direct message will be: Shut up! And if you are in indirect message will be:Can u please lower down your voice? |