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Verbal comunication
1) The document discusses the concept of linguistic relativity, which refers to the degree to which language influences human thoughts and perceptions. It provides examples of how different languages categorize objects like snow or camels differently. 2) Cultural factors that influence interpersonal communication are also examined, including differences in talk versus silence, turn-taking, self-disclosure, focus on content versus relationships, and concepts of "face." 3) Perception is identified as being more important than objective reality in determining behavior. The challenges of code-switching between languages during conversation are also addressed.
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Verbal comunication
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- 2. Introduction Linguistic Relativity Cultural Factorsin Interpersonal communication Perception Listening
- 3. Linguistic Relativity :Whorfian hypothesis Language Relativity is the degree to which language influences human thoughts and meanings The perception and cognition held by an individual The cognitive structure of the individual and the worldview he holds The structure of the logic itself and what is perceived as logical Ex : Empty Gas Drums Ex : Hopi No verb tenses
- 4. Linguistic Relativity An individualbecomes aware of the influence that language has on perception when he/she learns a second language Ex : India hindi is a richer language than english
- 5. Linguistic Relativity In general,when a language has a large number of words for the same object or class of objects, the object is relatively important Ex : Arabic : camel Ex : Inuit : snow Portuguese : saudades
- 6. Linguistic Relativity Linguistic Relativityhas 2 forms : Hard : thinking is completely determined by language Soft : language influences human thoughts and meanings Ex : Hopi Ex : Rainbow
- 7. Linguistic Relativity Language influencesthoughts and thus influences meanings that are conveyed by words Ex : Quebec : promote the use of French
- 8. Cultural Factor inInterpersonal Communication This section is about some of the elements used to analyze intercultural dialogue. We have 6 different points
- 9. Talk and Silence & SpeakingStyle Talk and Silence The value of talk and silence depends on culture An Asian is more likely to use an indirect expression to convey and intend meaning Silence itself is a very important message. Speaking Style Different cultures are characterized by unique speaking styles.
- 10. Turn-Taking & Self-Disclosure Turn-Taking Each one ofthe participants in a conversation decide who will talk first, second, and so on. Self-Disclosure It is the degree to which an individual reveals personal information to another person.
- 11. Content versus Relationship & Face Contentversus Relationship The message content, or “what” is said The Relationship, or “how” it is said. Face Culture defines the nature of this relationships between people and their intercultural interpersonal communication.
- 12. Case Illustration The guestwho came to dinner, In Japan In Japanese culture, a person’s home is very private , and most invitations to dinner involve going to restaurant. A female waitress serves food and drinks, and participates in a passive role in the discussion.
- 13. Perception counts Perception VSObjective Reality : an individual’s perceptions are more important than objective reality in determining the individual’s behavior Case Illustration : Body Weight
- 14. Perception counts Code-switching :the process in which individuals change from speaking one language to another during a conversation Ex : feel closer to the person when you talk the same language
- 15. Listening Communication is atwo-way process. One Person is speaking and one person is listening. There are two kind of listeners , passive and active, most of the people are passive. A person speaks about 125 to 150 words, while individuals can listen at a rate of 400 words per minute. After two weeks listeners can remember 25 % of inattentive listening.