What is Language and IPC
what is it called when people use or interpret different meanings to the same symbols?
miscommunication
When following semantic rules, you are making sentences based on ____ of the words put together.
meaning
Powerful language can influence the outcomes of these 3 things
conflict, persuasion, and decision-making
The literal definition of a word is the ___ meaning, and the interpretation of a word is the ___ meaning.
Denotative; Connotative
Word choices influence these 3 things
trust, intimacy, and satisfaction
What are two examples of speech acts?
Apologizing, proposing, compliments, insults, breakups, etc.
Everyday conversations are shaped by these 3 factors
word choice, tone, level of directness
What rules enforce how words are structured to make sentences?
Syntactic Rules
Language reflects and reinforces this type of dynamic
Power Dynamics
What principle implies that we expect the other person in a conversation to contribute meaningfully to the conversation?
The cooperative principle