Reflection #7

Danny Clare

COMM 211

4/21/15

Reflection number 7      

The chapter 7 discussion was something that I find very intriguing, indirect and direct language.  This is used so much within intercultural communications and although it’s a strange subject to talk about, noticing these two language differences something we must be aware of.  When we begin to notice how we interact with people of different cultural backgrounds, our behavior can either stay the same or be changed according to how much we like the type of language we are speaking. 

First I am going to discuss direct language.  Direct language is the form of language in which I prefer to use, because there is no mix up in feelings and no possibility of someone taking an action the wrong way.  Direct language is more of a confrontational behavior in which someone “directly” talks with another individual.

Indirect language is where mishaps may occur.  Within indirect language, people might make a body motion or talk behind peoples backs, and through the grape vine words get mixed around and peoples’ feelings could end up getting hurt.  Like I said before i don’t prefer indirect because people’s words get flipped around to mean something completely different than what they really mean.