This statement means that phrases and sentences are open for interpretations. A person could interpret a statement in his/her own way while another person can interpret the same exact statement in an entirely different way.
How can meaning be influenced by the context in which it is sent?
The Contextual factors such as the physical surrounding environment and the framework of related facts and events within which a communication takes place can affect the perception and understanding of a person which in can influences the way a message is decoded understood.
Can a word be both denotative and connotative? What do these terms mean? Do you use more denotative or connotative language more? …show more content…
I personally use connotative language more because it’s more expressive to my thoughts and feelings.
What are indirect messages? Why do people use them? Why don't people say what they really mean? Do you think you say what you really mean?
Indirect messages are messages or statements that are not proceeding straight to the point or subject. Many people use indirect messages to safely communicate their thoughts and feelings in away to not offend people or hurt their feelings. Indirect messages are not necessarily bad thing if used in the right circumstances and situations, some people use indirect message because they are fearful of saying what they want to say and others are using it as tool of communication to be considered to other's feelings.
Most of the time I’m pretty much honest with what I say, but in some situations I have to pick my words carefully to not offend certain people with my opinions and thoughts when it comes to certain