Analysis of Everyday Conversations
Think back on an important conversation you had recently in which you wanted to achieve a particular result. (Examples: Asking your employer
to change your work schedule; explaining to a friend how to change the oil and filter in a car; attempting to talk your spouse or partner into
buying the computer you like rather than the one he or she prefers.) Then work up a brief analysis of the conversation, as described below.
to change your work schedule; explaining to a friend how to change the oil and filter in a car; attempting to talk your spouse or partner into
buying the computer you like rather than the one he or she prefers.) Then work up a brief analysis of the conversation, as described below.
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CriticalThinkingLearningObjective: LO 2: Compare and contrast public speaking and everyday conversation.27
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In your analysis, explain the following: (1) your purpose in the conversation and the message strategy you chose to achieve your purpose; (2)
the communication channels used during the conversation and how they affected the outcome; (3) the interference—internal or external—you
encountered during the conversation; (4) the steps you took to adjust to feedback; and (5) the strategic changes you would make in preparing
for and carrying out the conversation if you had it to do over again.
the communication channels used during the conversation and how they affected the outcome; (3) the interference—internal or external—you
encountered during the conversation; (4) the steps you took to adjust to feedback; and (5) the strategic changes you would make in preparing
for and carrying out the conversation if you had it to do over again.
Answer PreviewIn a recent conversation, I was focused at borrowing some money from a friend that I intended to payback after some time. The main aim for me was to try to make sure that I convinced my friend that I really needed the money. I chose to use a persuasive tone in an effort to try and convince my friend why I needed the money as well as the different ways that I was…
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