Member Roles & Hierarchy
Ideally, this is how status is achieved in groups we participate, this is a system in which people gain status by having their talent recognized and rewarded.
Meritocracy
"…..." This silence between verbal messages is full of meaning.
Pregnant Pause
Can you multitask, or is to every moment a purpose? This orientation is differentiated on a spectrum of those who are Monochronic--having a specific sense of what to do from one moment to the next, to Polychronic--oriented where cultures comfortable scheduling more things at once.
Time Orientation
Someone who interferes with attempts to form consensus.
Blocker
"Don't be salty yo, just chill out." This special form of language uses existing or newly invented words to express new meanings.
Slang
From Beene & Sheets' analysis of roles, this role--under less favorable intentions--could end up playing the negative role of Joker /Clown on another model of roles.
Tension-Releaser
"Like air quotes," these nonverbals help add to or replace words--reinforcing a verbal message.
Illustrator
"What can I do for you?" In the American business environment it is expected to be short and to the point. In other cultures it may be the expectation to start conversations on matters other than business.
Direct vs. Indirect
Every class has one, they seeks to distract the group through humor.
Joker / Clown
This occupation specific language is often utilized by those in the profession; it may not be fully--or properly--understood by outsiders.
Jargon
According to Beene & Sheets, there are three distinct types of roles--name 2 out of 3.
Task Roles, Building & Maintenance Roles, & Self-Centered Roles
A sense that differs between cultures & individuals, it is the area we claim for ourselves and respect of those around us.
Territory / Personal Space
What says more about the person: their shoes, or their friends? Some cultures focus on objects whereas others are more interested in people.
Materialism vs. Relationships
Someone who argues for their personal cause or agenda, steering the topic of conversation.
Special-Interest Pleader
Take this "with a grain of salt," these terms were once clever words or turns of phrase that have lost impact or meaning. No need to "rock the boat."
Cliché
This may be the belief that allows Charlie Brown to keep trusting Lucy, it is a tendency to forget past slights or difficulties caused by someone else and to resume trusting them.
"Regeneration of Organs Belief"
From the Greek word for motion, this term also refers to our understanding & study of human movements.
Kinesics / Kinesis / Kinesiology
Different cultures have differing expectations & norms for gender behavior roles.
Masculine vs. Feminine Orientation
No, I'm in charge! This person seeks to control the discussion, not allowing other group members to contribute.
Dominator
"Collateral Damage," and "Readjustment of rations" are Orwellian examples of sustituting an acceptable word for offensive, controversial, or unacceptable one.
Euphemism
I don't want to be cynical, but this idea posed by Peter & Hull posits that, everyone in an organization (eventually) rises to his or her level of incompetence--and eventually all roles are filled by those unfit to manage it.
"The Peter Principle"
Looking at the whole message, this involves the verbal & nonverbal aspects of speech that influence meaning, including tone, intensity, pausing, and silence. It's the combination of the verbal and nonverbal message.
Paralanguage
Do you want one marshmallow now, or two marshmallows later? In this orientation the relativistic importance of differing time scales is the emphasis.
Short vs. Long-Term Orientation
Ever get the impression someone's fishing for a compliment? This person constantly relates the discussion back to what they've done & accomplished.
Recognition Seeker
"War is peace," and "Ignorance is strength" These Orwellian examples show deliberate intent to disguise, obscure, or change the meaning, is an example of?
Doublespeak