Lesson 1, 15 Jan 2009

On our first class with Miss Cheryl,we learned about relationships(I think that is the name of the main topic).

She started of with the question:What do u guys know about dyads?

Since I have never heard of this word(I know,I lacked education,but "says defensively:That is why I am here to learn".),i thought she was refering to diets,so i was bewildered.The last time i check,I was sure we were to all take interpersonal communication this sem.

But never mind,if this was a class on diets,then I am all ears.I could do with a little healthy living. But anyway,she thought us about Nature of Interpersonal Communication which is sub divided into 3 categories: Dyadic Primacy ,Dyadic Coalitions and Dyadic Consciousness.
According to Joseph Devito,dyadic primary can be define as fellows:
The significance or centrality of the two-person group in interpersonal communication, even when there are many more people interacting.
Dyadic Coalition is a two person group formed from a larger group to achieve a particular goal. For example, people coming together to do a drama.
Dyadic Consciousness is an awareness among two people that an interpersonal pairing exists between them.For example,if you think that you are in a relationship wih a certain somebody(obviously,the feeling has to be mutual),you would mostly do what regular couples do(hold hands).

Here is a little quiz from Joseph DeVito.(Citations:Joseph Devito,Introduction to Interpersonal Communication (IC) Chapter 1 )
1. What Do You Believe about Interpersonal Communication?
True or False?
Good Communicators are born, not made.
Answer: False.
Effective communication is a learned skill.
2. What Do You Believe about Interpersonal Communication?
True or False?
The more you communicate, the better at it you will be.
Answer: False.
It’s not the amount of communication, but the quality.
3. What Do You Believe about Interpersonal Communication?
True or False?
Opening lines such as “Hello, how are you?” have an important interpersonal purpose.
Answer: True
These lines actually open channels of communication and establish rules.
4. What Do You Believe about Interpersonal Communication?
True or False?
In your interpersonal communication, you should always be open, empathic, and supportive.
Answer: False
Each interpersonal communication situation is unique and requires different approaches.
5. What Do You Believe about Interpersonal Communication?
True or False?
When verbal and non-verbal messages contradict each other, people believe the non-verbal message.
Answer: True
People are more likely to believe your body language.
6. What Do You Believe about Interpersonal Communication?
True or False?
When communicating with people from other cultures, it is best to ignore any differences.
Answer: False
Members of a different culture are likely to interpret different meanings and rules for the exchange.
7. What Do You Believe about Interpersonal Communication?
True or False?
Effective interpersonal communicators do not rely on “power tactics.”
Answer: False
It is extremely difficult to eliminate power from interpersonal communication.
8. What Do You Believe about Interpersonal Communication?
True or False?
Fear of public speaking is normal.
Answer: True
Most speakers are nervous. We need to manage, not eliminate our fear.
9. What Do You Believe about Interpersonal Communication?
True or False?
When there is conflict your relationship is in trouble.
Answer: False
Most relationships have conflict. We need to learn to deal with it effectively.
10. What Do You Believe about Interpersonal Communication?
True or False?
Even if two people are in a long-term relationship, they still need to communicate their needs or wants.
Answer: True
We are not mind readers. Open and honest communication is essential.
Happy quizing!=]
And then,we have online communication.I am sure all of us what that is.Examples are forums,mailing groups,emails,blogs and social sites,chat groups and instant messaging.