Great Communicators Know This
The consistently accepted definition of a word
What is the denotative meaning of a word?
Shared beliefs, values, and practices of a group of people
What is culture?
An inoffensive word or phrase that substitutes for terms that might be perceived as upsetting.
What is a euphemism?
An attempt to get information from you by using a digital message that appears to be from a legitimate organization
What is phishing?
The thoughts a communicator has about himself or herself and others.
What are cognitions?
These cultures value more direct language and rely less on situational factors to communicate meaning.
What are low context cultures?
Commonly referred to as body language. The way gestures and body movements send nonverbal message
What is kinesics?
Navy and Orange
What are the school colors?
A cognitive process through which we observe people and events, interpret our experiences, and form our own unique understandings defines which term?
What is perception?
This type of language removes bias from language and helps people communicate more clearly
What is politically correct language?
Pitch, volume, rate, and other vocal qualities
What is paralanguage?
The act of revealing information about ourselves to others
What is self-disclosure?
The process by which we use symbols, signs, and behaviors to transfer information.
What is communication?
Language that offends, threatens, or insults a person or group based on race, religion, gender, culture, sexual orientation or other identifiable characteristics.
What is hate speech?
The quantifiable social categories of groups of people.
What are demographics?
The process of intentionally or unintentionally signaling meaning through behavior other than words
What is nonverbal communication?
This communication model presents a transactional perspective, in which individuals simultaneously send and receive messages within a relational, situational, and cultural context.
What is the competent communication model?
The meaning that words have for people, either because of their definitions or their placement in a sentence.
What are semantics?
Nonverbal behaviors that coordinate verbal interaction by helping us navigate the back-and-forth of communication in a constructive, appropriate manner.
What are regulating behaviors?
March 23rd.
When is the first speech day?