Category: Communication
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Public Speaking and Communication Apprehension Problem
The talk by Megan Washington, who is a famous singer and songwriter, is related to her speech impediment, namely stutter. She struggles with public performances and speeches as her communication apprehension makes it difficult for her to speak smoothly (Washington, 2014). However, it is not an issue for her musician career: she has a beautiful…
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Sport as a Communication Medium
Sport is one of the most popular elements of modern culture gathered and united millions of people worldwide. Soccer, the favorite spectator sport, is a consuming pastime for adults and teens alike who experience vicarious thrills by following the careers of their favorite players. Sport can be seen as a socialization medium that unites people…
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Impact of Various Types of Communication on Adolescents’ Behavior
There have been numerous debates concerning the influence that various types of communication with peers may have on adolescents’ behavior and development. For instance, Laghi et al. (2019) claim that adolescents with impaired social skills could be more vulnerable to binge drinking. Some conservatives point to the fact that teenagers often need to experiment with…
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Language and Cross-Cultural Communication Issues
Who’s on the line? Indian call center agents pose as Americans for the US – outsourced firms One of the major effects of globalization has been the amalgamation of major corporate houses across the globe. The simultaneous advancement in communication technology has further opened new avenues for companies all over the world, as much as…
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Importance and Benefits of Mobile Communications for Today’s Society
Mobile communications are now firmly entrenched in the life of a modern person, so it is difficult to imagine the absence of cellular communications. However, such technologies were not widespread worldwide until the 1990s. Countries with a low-income level serve as prime examples of the prolonged absence of these technologies. At the end of the…
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Innovative Technologies for Communication
Table of Contents Introduction Technology advantages Technology disadvantages Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Technology is making communication easier in today’s world, but at the expense of personal contact as many people choose to interact from home in front of a computer screen Innovative technologies have come into the human life so intensively that nowadays, it is…
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Communication in Negotiation: Process and Barriers
Communication is an integral part of everyday life. Even more, communication and ability to think is a phenomenon that makes the humankind unique. Persuasive and efficient communication guarantees a success in all types of negotiations. The capacity of making other people behave and act in a particular way is a unique skill necessary for accomplishments…
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Intercultural Communication thru Literature
The short stories under analysis, “Dead Man’s Path” by Chinua Achebe and “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson and “The Coward” by Premchand, depict the role of customs and traditions in the life of ordinary citizens and impact on their destinies. The authors write that characters are limited by customs developed and shared by society. Thus,…
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Intercultural Encounter and Communication Barriers
Context The experience involved interaction with an African American person. The purpose of the interaction was to enquire direction to a certain place. The person that I was interacting with was a complete stranger and there was hesitation on my part to ask the direction from him. He seemed unkempt and rough and he had…
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Communication and Conflict Resolution Ways
There is a close link between communication and the spiraling up or diffusion of a given conflict. Communication is what pushes a conflict to reach a critical climax or on the contrary diffuse it, making the issues that are the source of disagreement as part of a constructive conflict. Hence, it is importance to be…