How did you spend your valentine's day? Had a romantic dinner and received roses? I hope everyone got to spend valentine's with their loved ones. I want to share with you guys this picture above because at the 1st glance, it seems to be a rather boring and lengthy essay but there actually has a hidden message. If you were to read the first word of each sentence, you will see a poem. It is a promise to a loved one and it is very touching.
In chapter 6, we learn about interpersonal communication. And this picture is an example of self-disclosure; sharing information with someone voluntarily. I think that the author may be afraid of confessing to the reader, thus he/she encoded it into the essay. Some disclosure can be inappropriate and risky because it have an effect on others. Because self-disclosure should be gradual and reciprocal, the author could be waiting to see if the intended reader got his/her message and what kind of response the reader would give.
I hope everyone liked this photo and this could be a great idea for a valentine's day gift for your loved one next year! :)
Correction: This is actually a song, Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick Astley. Its actually a catchy song, you should go and listen to it. =)
ReplyDeleteBack to the discussion,interpersonal communication. I likened self-disclosure to the process of revealing one's heart or personal information to build a rapport between two individuals. It takes their communication and relationship to a higher level.
People would do so either by writing or through speech. Introverts would usually use writing as their preferred medium for self-disclosure. On the other hand, extroverts would just use speech and non-verbals for self disclosure.Thus, illustrating the different means of self-disclosure.
FYI: I spent my Valentine's Day in school with all the guys doing projects till 10pm.
This is what I call BROMANCE =)
Interpersonal communication is the verbal and nonverbal interaction between two mutually dependent beings or sometimes more than two.
ReplyDeleteInterpersonal communication is the communication that occurs between people who are in some way “linked”. Interpersonal communication would thus include what takes place between a daughter and her mother, an employer and an employee, two sisters, a teacher and a student, two lovers, two friends, and etc. Although largely dyadic generally, interpersonal communication is often extended to include small intimate groups such as the family. Even within a family however, the communication that takes place is often dyadic—mother to child, sister to sister, and etc. Not only are the individuals simply “linked”, they are also interdependent, what one person does has a after-effect on the other person. The actions of one person have repercussions for the other person. In a family, for example, a child’s trouble with the police will impact on the parents, other siblings, extended family members, and perhaps friends and neighbors.
Due to this this interdependency, interpersonal communication is inevitably and essentially relational in nature. Interpersonal communication takes place in a relationship, it impacts the relationship, it defines the relationship. The way you communicate is determined in great part by the kind of relationship that exists between you and the other person. You interact differently with your interpersonal communication instructor and your best friend; you interact with a sibling in ways very different from the ways you interact with a neighbor, a work colleague, or a casual acquaintance. However, notice also that the way you communicate will influence the kind of relationship you have. If you interact in friendly ways, you’re likely to develop a friendship. If you regularly exchange hateful and hurtful messages, you’re likely to develop an antagonistic relationship. If you each regularly express respect and support for each other, a respectful and supportive relationship is likely to develop. This is surely one of the most obvious observations you can make about interpersonal communication. And yet, so many seem not to appreciate this very clear relationship between what you say and the relationship that develops or deteriorates.
The interpersonal interaction involves the exchange of verbal and nonverbal messages. The words you use as well as your facial expressions such as your eye contact and your body posture, send messages to the other recipient. Likewise, you receive messages through your sense of hearing as well as through your other senses especially visual and touch. Even silence sends messages. These messages will vary greatly depending on the other factors involved in the interaction. You don’t talk to a best friend in the same way you talk to your college professor or your parents. Therefore, interpersonal communication differs depending on the people you communicate with be it personally, socially and professionally.