It is human nature for people to be symbol makers, users and abusers.
The symbols created are words. These words can be complex, powerful
and become vital to a person’s attitude or understanding of observed
behavior, cultural thoughts and personal survival. Because of the
incredible effect words have people are influenced to select or avoid
certain words to effectively use persuasive and interpersonal
communication. This essay will discuss the relationship between
language and culture, while drawing the idea “language shapes thought”
and behavior. The essay will also examine the effect communication has
on the overall effect on one’s ability to persuade others using
persuasion and interpersonal communication.
Why do
communication theorists go to such great lengths to study the nature of
communication? Communication happens through a series of comments and
actions called interactions. It is within those interactions where the
dynamics of the communication process can be found. Because, language
is the only means of articulating thought people use it to express their
feelings, to create and diminish interpersonal relationships and to
divulge information. We create and share that information to reach a
mutual understanding, about ourselves and others. What a person says or
does, or is seen doing, influences the opinions, thoughts and the
perception others will have about that them, either positively or
negatively. My thoughts or experiences define my reality.
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