In Lesson 1, we discussed audience awareness and how it is important to consider your audience in all communications and interactions. The document prompts the reader to think about how they adjust their approach and communication style for different audiences they encounter, such as speaking differently to friends than to children, or adjusting their tone when calling an insurance company versus speaking to their grandmother. Readers are asked to describe at least two interactions in their life where they had different approaches based on their audience.

1. In Lesson 1, we discussed audience awareness. As you move
forward in our course, think about audience. Think about
audience in all things that you do. If your coffee is not right at
Starbucks, then think about the barista as your audience before
you air your grievances. If you need to bring something up to
your superior, consider how you are automatically aware of
audience as you plan your strategy.
For this discussion board, consider all of the different audiences
you encounter throughout the day on a weekly basis. Who do
you talk to and encounter? How do you change your approach
with each audience? Do you speak differently to friends than
you do to your children? If you have to call an insurance
company, do you speak differently to the agent on the phone
than to your grandmother? Describe at least two interactions
and how they are different from one another. You might want to
include two interactions that describe your life situation, like
where you work or live.