Communication Strategies Overview

Study Notes

Communication Strategies Overview

Nomination: Initiating topics to foster discussion, exemplified by asking questions about recent weather or public transportation issues.
Restriction: Limiting the scope of conversation, such as emphasizing specific viewpoints about the economy or instructing to report in English only.
Turn-Taking: Managing conversation flow, shown through expressions inviting others to speak or acknowledging their input.
Topic Shifting: Transitioning to new subjects, illustrated by moving from environmental concerns to economic discussions or corporate accountability.
Termination: Concluding conversations politely, with phrases that encourage future interaction or closure.
Repair: Clarifying or correcting misinformation, such as the number of Philippine islands or the pronunciation of brand names.
Topic Control: Steering discussions to relevant information, ensuring all contributions are connected to the main subject without digressions.

Examples of Each Strategy

Nomination:
- "Have you felt the earthquake last night?"
- "There's a new film festival next month!"
Restriction:
- "Only the stupid thinks that, right?" (reflecting a restricted opinion on the economy)
- "Report using the English language."
Turn-Taking:
- "You have the spotlight now."
- "Do you have something to say?"
Topic Shifting:
- "If we cannot use the Earth's resources, our economies will die."
- "This is a battle with corporations that continue to pollute the environment."
Termination:
- "Goodbye and thank you Mr. Torres."
- "Let's chat some more when I see you again."
Repair:
- "I beg your pardon, but the latest record of the number of islands in the Philippines is 7,641 and not 7,107."
- "The correct pronunciation of Nike is not nayk but nayki."
Topic Control:
- "So, do you know that all chocolates are based on a single ingredient called cacao?" (steering the discussion back to a related fact about chocolate).

Application in Conversations

Use nomination to open dialogues and encourage participation.
Apply restriction to remain focused and prevent irrelevant discussion.
Engage in turn-taking to create an inclusive atmosphere.
Shift topics tactfully to maintain interest and relevance.
Conclude discussions positively to promote future interactions.
Implement repair techniques to ensure clear communication and correct misunderstandings.
Exercise topic control to keep conversations on track and informative.

Description

This quiz explores various communication strategies such as nomination, turn-taking, and topic control. Test your understanding of how these methods facilitate effective conversations. Each strategy is illustrated with practical examples that highlight their significance in everyday communication.