Misunderstood?

Its funny how sometimes you can't quite say what you mean to say because the words come out wrong or maybe the person listening just always seems to interpret them differently. Which is it? Well, in this case with me it is definitely the listener, who is a family member of mine. It is very difficult to carry on a conversation with this person, and it always ends in confusion on my part. The biggest issue at hand is that she tends to see the negatives largely and in contrast, I am an optimist. However, I will keep working to make this relationship a success, especially now, because of the knowledge that I have gained from comm.1010 class.

Talk to your teen

As I have learned from experience, it is important to be able to communicate with your kids. When they become teenagers, there is some tactics that are useful when talking to your teen. Learn to listen,they like to talk if someone is willing to listen. Try not to automatically say no to your teens requests, offer to discuss the matter. Also, it is important to praise your teen when you see them doing something right because all to often parents are too busy correcting bad behavior. Be a proactive parent!

Marlin & Dori

It never gets old watching "Finding Nemo." The interaction between Marlin and Dori is outrageously funny and entertaining. Dori is a very brilliant fish who forgets very quickly what she is saying and Marlin doesn't have any patience for it. The two together make a great match for the adventure that they are whisped into so suddenly. Even though the two of them have troubles with each other along their journey, they manage to work together and figure out how to communicate with one another and in the end it pays off because neither of them could have did it without the other.

C&C

 The relationship between culture and communication is a very complex one. Cultures are created because of communication. Without communication, it would be impossible for us to pass on any cultural traditions. It is safe to say then that culture is created, shaped, and learned through communication.

Communication in marriage

    It is easy to get caught up in just talking but not ever listening to what someone else is saying. This way of communicating is especially harmful to a marriage and could even result in divorce. It is very important to listen to your spouses point of views and be respectful to their ideas even if you disagree with them. I have also seen in my own relationship that jumping to conclusions and blowing up before each of you have had a chance to express yourselves fully can have detrimental consequences. Good communication skills in a marriage is the way to a happy and wholesome life together with everlasting love.

The "color"of communication

     The effects of color on your mood are prevalent even though it doesn't seem like it most of the time. Cool colors like blue, purple, turquoise, and silver make you feel calm. Warm colors like pink, red, yellow, and gold can make you feel excited and neutral colors like tan, brown, gray, black, and white have the effect of toning down other colors that may feel overpowering. Its strange how colors can affect your mood and behavior without you being aware of it. So pay attention to the surrounding colors of your environment and note the changes in your mood that it creates.

Dodge Charger

This commercial for the Dodge Charger has good and bad communication powers. It is directed almost solely for men, alienating most of the female audience by disparaging women products and things women are interested. The video is a great catch for a man, however. The slow zooming on the car adds more emphasis and gives people more time to examine the vehicle. The lack of music gives the ad a serious and almost intriguing feeling, by letting the viewer make his own opinion on the Challenger, rather than have the music guide his feelings. Also, the ad isn’t very “in your face,” so it’s more likely a man will see the design of the car, hear what it “isn’t” and want to go investigate it more.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYLtSl6RiPQ&NR=1