Lesson 5 Flashcards
Basic Principles in Communicating for a Purpose and Ethical Communications (11 cards)
he way we communicate may build or ruin our reputation. Thus, you take accountability for what you are doing and saying. Communication is irreversible, so you must be cautious on your choice of words and be responsible for your thoughts and actions.
Ethical Communicators are well aware of the consequences of their thoughts and action.
They never lie, nor deceive. To fully realize the intentions of good communication, thoughts, ideas and feelings must be sincere and expressed with good intentions.
Ethical Communicators are hones
It is a skill that can be learned. Polyglot-the term applied to an individual who knows many languages.
Communication can be learned
You cannot get away with communication. It is an indispensable part of life.
Communication is Inevitable
People has a sense of direction into their minds when they communicate. The purpose of communicating is expressing your intentions.
Communication is Goal Oriented.
In a communication setting, aside from sharing meaning, the process how meaning is created also echoes two vital aspects of relationships of the communicators; Immediacy and Control.
Communication is Relational.
Regard for others’ opinion is respect. You may disagree to other people without sounding rude or offensive
Ethical Communicators value diversity and respect other’s opinions
It is a two way process which involves an exchange. When a message is sent, a reply is expected.
Communication is Transactional
It is interactive, context-based, culturally loaded, circular, and irreversible. To be Irreversible means once something is said, it cannot be taken back.
Communication is Complex
The system includes beliefs, values, symbols and behaviors. How messages are created and processed in order to foster understanding is greatly influenced by the cultural background of the communicators.
Communication is guided by Culture.
