week 4

Part 1
This week we talk about words. We created a wordle with words we associate with language. Creating the wordle was a lot of fun. Then we broke up into two groups and created a bridge. The bridge that each group created needs to be an exact copy. We got to send out one person to communicate with someone from the other group to try and explain how the bridge was going to be constucted. I can see how easy it is for miscommunication to happen causing hurt and angry feelings. We all communicate and interpret differently. There were a few frustrastions and people gave up on the task.  The brigde however did look alike. We discussed the activite on Wednesday and how we think it went and how we felt.


 Part 2
We use two kinds of rules to govern communication, Regulative and Constitutive. These rules are usually shaped by our cultures.(Woods, 2010)

Rules that regulate how I:

Talk with elders: With respect. They are older and usually wiser
Interact at dinner time:No fighting or arguing. Talk about how the day went
Have first exchanges in the morning: Tell husband I love him. Tell children to have a good day at school and that I love them.
Respond to criticism form your supervisor:Don't really say anything. Don't like conflict
Greet casual friends:Say hello and ask how they are doing
Talk with professors:Same rescpect as you give authority figures.


Wood, J. T.  Interpersonal communications: Everyday encounters (6^th ed.).  Boston, MA: Wardsworth.