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Standing on a street corner waiting for a guy to pick you up for sex probably isn’t the idle way to start romantic relationship, well at least its not a way to start one that will last more than a week or a few days. But in the movie a wealthy businessman Edward picks up Pretty Woman Vivien. Over the course of the movie they develop an intense bond for each other. While watching this movie I came across the four major concepts that I felt played a major role in the film Perception, Kinesics, Initial Interaction and Self-Concept/Esteem. Kinesics is the study of body movements and gestures. There are many forms of Kinesics but the most prevalent form portrayed in this movie is Adaptors. Adaptors tend to be signs of either tension or boredom, and are general not positive. Adaptors are excess unmotivated movement, usually in the hands or feet (Beebe, Steven A., Susan J. Beebe, and Mark V. Redmond. "Nonverbal Messages). Adaptors played a significant part in the movie. Fidgeting is how Vivien express to us when she’s nervous. She fidgeting’s throughout the whole. At dinner she started to fidget because she had never been to such a fancy restaurant before, while she was attending a Polo match she started to fidget because she wasn't in familiar surroundings and once again while on the way to the opera. In all of these instances she felt uneasiness about her surroundings. Vivien adaptors helped us understand how she feels about being around new surroundings. Being able to understand Vivien’s adaptors help views better understand the transition she went through in the movie, from hooking on the streets of Hollywood Blvd to shopping in Beverly Hills, attending fancy dinners and attending polo matches. Her adaptors tell us more than t... ... middle of paper ... ...ommunication: Relating to Others. Boston: Allyn and Bacon/Pearson, 2009. 114. Print. Beebe, Steven A., Susan J. Beebe, and Mark V. Redmond. "Understanding Self and Others." Interpersonal Communication: Relating to Others. Boston: Allyn and Bacon/Pearson, 2009. 43. Print. Beebe, Steven A., Susan J. Beebe, and Mark V. Redmond. "Verbal Messages." Interpersonal Communication: Relating to Others. Boston: Allyn and Bacon/Pearson, 2009. Print. "Perception - Definition of Perception by the Free Online Dictionary, Thesaurus and Encyclopedia." Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary. Web. 08 Feb. 2011. . "Prostitute | Define Prostitute at Dictionary.com." Dictionary.com | Find the Meanings and Definitions of Words at Dictionary.com. Web. 4 Feb. 2011. .
To appreciate the values of interpersonal communication, one must first be able to understand the inabilities of electronic communications. In a simple and straight-forward conversation, e-mails and other technological communication devices carry out the conversation quite fluently but in conversations involving emotions, different tones, or nonverbal cues, face-to-face communications work exceedingly better than electronic communications. Conversations through e-mails are often “fraught w...
Interpersonal interaction is a result of “verbal and non-verbal communication, expressed emotions and attitudes, and behavior between or among persons” (Kirst-Ashman, 2007, p. 67).
Personal relationships are central to being human. We have relationships of so many kinds and maintain so many roles throughout our daily lives. We are expected to be a successful communicator as coworkers, parents, children, friends, siblings, and intimate partners. Interpersonal communications investigates both nonverbal and verbal message exchange between two people regardless of their relationship. Interpersonal communications is a fairly new profession and field of study but it is one that applies to all. Humans cannot, not communicate; perhaps that is why the amount of research available in this field is increasing to rapidly. Scholars such as Timothy Levine, Rene Dailey, and Megan Dillow are doing countless experiments on hot topics in the communication discipline such as topic avoidance, similarity breeding liking, taboo topics, and uncertainty in intimate realtionships.
Devito, Joseph A. Interpersonal Communication Book, the + New Mycommunicationlab With Etext. City: Pearson College Div, 2012. Print.
This theory has been subject to many articles and studies in the communication and social departments. Indeed, studying this theory can help us understanding human relations in interpersonal communication. Each of us has been one day confronted to uncertainty, whereas in initial encounters, or moving to a new a new place, or beginning a new work.
Sole, K. (2011).Making connections: Understanding interpersonal communication. San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education, Inc. This text is a Constellation™ course digital materials (CDM) title.
Steve A. Beebe, S. J. (2008). Interpersonal Communication. In A. a. Pearson, Interpersonal Communication, Relating To Others- Fifth Edition. Toronto, Ontario: Pearson Education, Inc.
Perception is the ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through your senses. The biggest influence we encounter is our self-concept; the way we see or feel about ourselves
I, myself have learned a lot along the way during this Interpersonal Communication class. I have learned how to communicate effectively with those around me by using the information along with tips presented within this class and textbook. In this paper I’ve chosen two communicative behaviors from chapters four and five to improve my skills in; they are making prejudice opinions/judgments toward others and listening.
I chose the topic of self-concept through interpersonal communication because I had an interest in it. This interest is because I didn’t understand that one’s self-concept affected the way one is perceived by others. I learned self-concept through class discussions, but I wanted a better understanding of how communication affects one’s self-concept and how it affects one’s perception
In interpersonal communication there are many theories that are similar yet different in many ways. The theories can be combined to describe people and how those people interact and communicate with each other. Many of these theories help explain how people in society form impressions of others, how they maintain these impressions, why people interact with certain people in society, and how people will use these impressions that they have formed later on in life. These theories also help people to better understand themselves, to better understand interpersonal communication, and to better understand people in general. There are two theories in interpersonal communication that, despite their differences, can go hand in hand. The first is interaction adaptation theory and the second is emotional contagion theory. These two theories’ similarities and differences and their relevance to my everyday life will be discussed in this paper. These two theories are very important in understanding how people interact with others and why people do the things they do sometimes.
Interpersonal communication is a vital social tool and can be described as an exchange of information in order to form and maintain relationships (Gamble and Gamble 2008, p.4). A disruption to this information at any point may alter the way in which a message is received. This is evident from a personal perspective, such as an occasion that I attended a family dinner.
Floyd, Kory. Interpersonal Communication: The Whole Story. 1st ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2009. 140. Print.
Several definitions of interpersonal communication exist however I believe that it is best defined as “A selective, systemic, unique, ongoing process of interaction between individuals who effect and build personal knowledge of each other and create shared meaning.” (Wood, 2002). I chose this definition because it included terms that are not included in other definitions. The inclusion of the word selective is important because it addresses the conscious effort that both people must make in order to achieve an interpersonal relationship. The definition also includes the word between which eludes to the fact that an interpersonal relationship belongs to both people involved. The last part of the definition that appeals to me is when it uses the words “effects” and “builds” I though that was important because it shows how an interpersonal relationship changes with ev...
Interaction is a significant part of our daily lives. Oral communication with others is inevitable, and therefore it is crucial for us to acquire the skills to do so correctly. Aside from simply stating words or expressing ideas, oral communication serves various purposes. Oral communication allows an individual to express emotions, ideas, and feelings; it gives people the ability to empower, inspire, and motivate those who listen; and it allows people to share knowledge and traditions, as well as build their self-esteem. Oral communication is also useful in leading us to new discoveries, ideas, cultures, and perspectives (O’Neill). Thus, oral communication serves several different purposes in daily life; yet each of these purposes are connected to an even larger purpose. According to the textbook Communication: Making Connections, “Effective communication is critical to living successfully in today’s soc...