August 26,2025

Interpersonal Communication

  • Communication that occurs between two or more people.

  • Often involves direct interaction and mutual influence.

Intrapersonal Communication

  • Communication that occurs within an individual.

  • Includes thoughts, self-talk, and internal processing of information.

Face-to-Face Communication

  • Direct verbal and non-verbal exchange between individuals who are physically present together.

  • Allows for immediate feedback, observation of body language, and vocal tone.

Digital Communication

  • Communication facilitated by electronic devices and networks.

  • Can be synchronous (real-time) or asynchronous (delayed) and often involves text, audio, or video.

Social Construction of Reality

  • The process by which individuals and groups collectively create, maintain, and transform shared understandings of the world.

  • These shared meanings influence how we perceive and interact with our environment and each other.

Noise

  • Any interference that distorts or obstructs the transmission or reception of a message.

  • Can be physical (e.g., loud sounds), psychological (e.g., internal thoughts), semantic (e.g., misunderstandings of words), or physiological (e.g., illness).

Culture

  • A shared system of beliefs, values, customs, behaviors, and artifacts that members of a society use to cope with their world and with one another.

  • Significantly influences how messages are encoded, interpreted, and received.

    • Language(s): The primary means by which culture is transmitted and expressed; affects perception and communication styles.

    • Hobbies and Interests: Shared activities and passions that can create common ground or barriers in communication.

Setting

  • The physical and social environment in which communication takes place.

  • Includes location, time, and the general atmosphere, all of which can impact the interaction.

Historical Context

  • The background of past events and societal conditions that influence current communication patterns and interpretations.

  • Provides a framework for understanding present interactions.

    • Backgrounds: Individual histories, experiences, and cultural upbringings that shape personal communication styles and perspectives.

    • Generational Differences: Variations in communication approaches, values, and experiences among different age cohorts (e.g., Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, Gen Z).

(2-3 people) Group Introductory

Name: Ian

Hobby: describe and why it is important: Baseball, it is important to him because it helps clear his mind from the other sports he plays.

what it says about them: This shows that Ian is a very sport oriented and loves to do many things.

What they hope to accomplish in this hobby: try to throw a baseball 90 mp

Where are they from: Ian is from dededo

Favorite thing to do on their free time: cook - Japanese’s dishes

Major: 2nd ed P.E

Main goal in life: To live life to the fullest