A concept that I found interesting from this chapter was under the principle of interpersonal communication, which is "principle 1 :"we cannot not communicate" (Wood, 2010, pg.18). I found this concept not only to be interesting however helpful and good to be aware of because the whole idea of interpersonal communication is to not stop communicating. When in any type of relationship, if the parties involved do not communicate, or are inconsistent on their communication, then that could lead to conflict. Sometimes we may not even realize that we are communicating, since there is a difference between verbal and nonverbal communication. Either way, when individuals are together, they are always communicating one way or another. Communication is the key in any successful relationship. When people are communicating with each other, they are letting the other know how they feel, or what they are thinking, so that the other is aware of what is taking place. That is why I found this concept from this chapter to be interesting and helpful because interpersonal communication is about the process of how individuals interact and create meanings and build on that to form whatever relationship they may be in.
I also found this concept to be really interesting. I wrote on my blog how communication is the base of all relationships and of cultures in general. And the quote "we cannot not communicate" is seemingly so simple but intriguing because it is impossible to just cut off communication and the thought of someone trying to is immeasurable really. The process of how we interact also shapes who we are and how we develop so living without interpersonal communication would seem to be self destructive.
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