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Interpersonal Communication- A Mindful Approach to Relationships, 2020a

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We can decrease affiliation with others through diverging our language with others.<br />

Sexism and racism can be displayed through our language choices. It is important<br />

<strong>to</strong> be aware of the words we use so that we do not come across as sexist or racist.<br />

Exercises<br />

Create a list of names that you have heard that are unique. What makes these<br />

names so unique and memorable? Ask friends <strong>to</strong> give you their perceptions of<br />

those names. Does that match with what you think? Why or why not?<br />

Engage in a normal conversation with a friend or family member. Without having<br />

them know what you are doing, slowly and subtly converge your communication<br />

style <strong>to</strong> theirs. Record your observations. Then, with the same person, try <strong>to</strong><br />

diverge your communication style. Re-record your observations. Ask if the person<br />

noticed any communication changes. How did it make them feel? How did you<br />

feel? Why?<br />

Make a list of all the words in the English language that are sexist or racists. Try <strong>to</strong><br />

research those words on the Internet and determine how these words are sexists<br />

or racists. Then, provide alternatives for these words <strong>to</strong> be more politically correct.<br />

4.4 Types of Language<br />

Learning<br />

Outcomes<br />

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3. Understand improper language and biased language.<br />

If you read or watch different types of programming, you will probably notice that there is a difference in<br />

language use based on the environment, who you are talking <strong>to</strong>, and the reason for communicating. In<br />

this section, we will discuss the different types of language. The types of language used will impact how<br />

others view you and if they will view you positively or negatively.<br />

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You probably know by now that how we communicate in different contexts can vary greatly. For<br />

example, how you compose a text <strong>to</strong> your best friend is going <strong>to</strong> use different grammatical structures and<br />

words than when you compose an email <strong>to</strong> your professor. One of the main reasons for this difference is<br />

because of formal and informal language. Table 4.1 provides a general overview of the major differences<br />

between formal and informal language.<br />

Formal Language<br />

Used in carefully edited communication.<br />

Used in academic or official content.<br />

Informal Language<br />

Used in impromptu, conversational communication.<br />

Used in everyday communication.<br />

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<strong>Interpersonal</strong> <strong>Communication</strong>

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