This document discusses the power and complexity of verbal communication and language. It covers several key points: 1) Language is a system of symbols and meanings that are context dependent, changing over time, and vary between cultures. Words can have both literal and subjective connotations. 2) Verbal communication affects thoughts, emotions, actions, and relationships. Care must be taken to avoid biased language that can negatively impact others. 3) New technologies and experiences lead to the creation of new words and phrases, like "digital detox," showing how language evolves and reflects culture.

1. Understanding Verbal Messages
B4N
by for now
GR8
great
ISO
in search of

2. STBY
sucks to be you
TMI
too much information
LOL
laugh out loud / lots of love

3. Changing seamlessly from using
one form of language to another
form....
CODE SWITCHING

4. BEWARE... Not everyone may
understand your new form of
communication.

6. What you say is who you are.
VERBAL COMMUNICATION

7. VERBAL COMMUNICATION
“Words are powerful”
They affect emotions, thoughts, actions,
and relationships.
“You choose language”
Not a reflex... A choice.

8. LANGUAGE...
A system of symbols structured by rules and
patterns common to a community of people.
SYMBOLS...
A word, sound, gesture, or visual image that
represents a thought, concept, object, or
experience.

9. Words have Denotative &
Connotative meanings.
Denotative... Literal meaning of the word.
Boat... Dog... Car

10. Words have Denotative &
Connotative meanings.
Connotative... Personal and subjective
meaning of a word.
Sally is an enthusiastic member of Delta Zeta.
Sally is a fanatical member of Delta Zeta.

11. Meanings are culture bound.

12. • Pennsylvania: Hoagie
• New England: Grinder
• New York City: Hero
• New Orleans: Po' Boy
• Everywhere else: Sub

13. • Wisconsin, Rhode Island and Massachusetts: Bubblers
• In the North and West: Drinking fountain
• Everywhere else: Water fountains

14. • East Coast: Lightning bugs
• West Coast: Firefly

15. Meanings are context bound.

16. What is a... Bow?

20. What is a... case?

21. What is a... case?

22. What is a... case?

23. Meanings are context bound.
It may depend on your age.

24. Meanings change over time.
ejaculate
buxom
dapper
heartburn
inmate
bully
defecate
awful

25. NEOLOGISM
nēˈäləˌjizəm

26. NEOLOGISM
nēˈäləˌjizəm
New words or phrases

27. Digital Detox
When a person stops using electronic devices to reduce stress.

28. Digital Detox
When a person stops using electronic devices to reduce stress.
Cronut
Cross between a doughnut and a croissant.

29. Digital Detox
When a person stops using electronic devices to reduce stress.
Cronut
Cross between a doughnut and a croissant.
Frankenshoes
Really ugly shoes

30. Digital Detox
When a person stops using electronic devices to reduce stress.
Cronut
Cross between a doughnut and a croissant.
Frankenshoes
Really ugly shoes
Hobosexual
Sexually active person who hops from one partner to another.

31. Digital Detox
When a person stops using electronic devices to reduce stress.
Cronut
Cross between a doughnut and a croissant.
Frankenshoes
Really ugly shoes
Hobosexual
Sexually active person who hops from one partner to another.
Bromance
Strong, non sexual friendship between two or more men.

32. Digital Detox
When a person stops using electronic devices to reduce stress.
Cronut
Cross between a doughnut and a croissant.
Frankenshoes
Really ugly shoes
Hobosexual
Sexually active person who hops from one partner to another.
Bromance
Strong, non sexual friendship between two or more men.
Twerk
To dance in a highly sexual, provocative way.

33. Words have the power to...
Create & Label Experience...
New experiences lead to new words.

34. Words have the power to...
Create & Label Experience...
New experiences lead to new words.
Global Warming

35. Words have the power to...
Create & Label Experience...
New experiences lead to new words.
Global Warming
ObamaCare

36. Words have the power to...
Create & Label Experience...
New experiences lead to new words.
Global Warming
ObamaCare

37. Words have the power to...
Communicate Feelings
Help us communicate our moods and
emotional states... Are you...

38. Words have the power to...
Communicate Feelings
Help us communicate our moods and
emotional states... Are you...
Blue

39. Words have the power to...
Communicate Feelings
Help us communicate our moods and
emotional states... Are you...
Blue
Bummed out

40. Words have the power to...
Communicate Feelings
Help us communicate our moods and
emotional states... Are you...
Blue
Bummed out
Down in the dumps

41. Words have the power to...
Affect Thoughts & Actions

45. Words have the power to...
Shape & Reflect Culture

46. Words have the power to...
Shape & Reflect Culture
“Cowboy-Up”

47. Words have the power to...
Shape & Reflect Culture
“Cowboy-Up”
“get down”

48. Words have the power to...
Shape & Reflect Culture
“Cowboy-Up”
“get down”
“Cool Beans”

49. Words have the power to...
Shape & Reflect Culture
“Cowboy-Up”
“get down”
“Cool Beans”
“Phat”

50. Pants
U.K.: refers to one’s underwear.

51. Pants
U.K.: refers to one’s underwear.
Ride
Ireland: Don’t ask for a ride... Ask for a lift.
Ride implies a roll in the hay.

52. Pants
U.K.: refers to one’s underwear.
Ride
Ireland: Don’t ask for a ride... Ask for a lift.
Ride implies a roll in the hay.
Chips
U.K.: french fries... our chips are “crisps”.

53. Pants
U.K.: refers to one’s underwear.
Ride
Ireland: Don’t ask for a ride... Ask for a lift.
Ride implies a roll in the hay.
Chips
U.K.: french fries... our chips are “crisps”.
Biscuit
U.K.: A cookie

54. Words have the power to...
Make & Break Relationships
Be careful what you say!

55. Watch for “Bias” in language

56. Watch for “Bias” in language
“jew someone down”

57. Watch for “Bias” in language
“jew someone down”
“indian giver”

58. Watch for “Bias” in language
“jew someone down”
“indian giver”
“bible thumper”

59. Watch for “Bias” in language
“jew someone down”
“indian giver”
“bible thumper”
“blonde moment”

60. Watch for “Bias” in language
“jew someone down”
“indian giver”
“bible thumper”
“blonde moment”
“ginger”

61. Watch for “Bias” in language
“jew someone down”
“indian giver”
“bible thumper”
“blonde moment”
“ginger”
“that’s so gay”

62. Watch for “Bias” in language
Sexist Language
Generic Language
Homophobic Language

63. Try and use language
that is supportive and
uplifting to others.

64. “Sticks and stones may
break my bones, but words
can never hurt me.”
...every mother