Assignment: Profanity, Non Verbal Communication, and Eavesdropping

Profanity and Communication

• Appropriate language does not include profanity or vulgar expressions (especially in public speaking or in the workplace (see Chapter 6 pg.191)

• Over the years it has become more common due to the influence of TV, film, and music media who aim to shock and entertain.

• Competent communicators avoid using profanity because it is more likely to damage relationships rather than strengthen them.

Some Reasons Why People Use Profanity

Assert independence

Hard habit to break

Filler expressions

Communicate strong emotions

To shock and intimidate

To communicate disgust or contempt

Directions:

• Students are to: Eavesdrop on someone elses conversation. This can be done anywhere! (In line at the movies, at a party or gathering, at a sporting event etc…). Answer the following questions by numbering each answer. Use complete sentences. I’m not looking for one word answers. I’m looking for complete and well thought out answers.

1. What did you overhear?

2. What was the effect on others who were around or who were listening?

3. Did gender or culture have an effect on the profanity used? If so, how?

4. Why do you think the communicators used profanity?

5. Did it have an effect on the communication or message being sent?

6. How does profanity affect language today? (Ch 6. pg. 191)

7. Chapter 6 in your textbook discusses how language can be a barrier and a bridge. In your opinion, is profanity a barrier or a bridge to communication?

8. In your opinion, what does the use of profane language say about the person using it? How do you view them?

9. In your opinion, are people who use profanity stereotyped? If so, how?

10. How did the others in the conversation react nonverbally? Did their posture, body language, facial expressions, or gestures change after overhearing the conversation?

11. Do you think culture had an impact on the nonverbal reactions of those who were participating or listening to the conversation? If so, how?

Papers must be:

Be typed

12 point font

Include proper spelling, grammar, and sentence structure.

Must number each question and answer.

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