Think of communication transactions in your daily life where communication takes place. Then, indicate the result of the communication transaction and tell whether it is successful or not by writing the elements that made it so and specify its function on the third column. An example is provided for you. Use a separate sheet of paper to answer this. | SITUATION | RESULT OF THE COMMUNICATION | FUNCTION OF COMMUNICATION | |---|---|---| | When I was 12, my father told me that I was in-charge of cooking rice for lunch everyday whenever I was available. One time, I forgot to cook rice because I got busy on my assignment. As a result, we did not have rice to eat. My father reminded me about the task assigned to me. | Message was clear that I needed to perform my task. At first the communication was successful. I thought other family members would do my task because I was doing other things. My fault there was I failed to communicate to them that I was busy doing my assignment. Should I have communicated this earlier, we would have rice to eat. | to inform and to clarify |
Answer (1)
To address the question about communication transactions in daily life, let's consider some examples. Remember, communication transactions involve sending, receiving, and interpreting messages, and each transaction serves a specific function.
Situation : You text a friend to confirm plans to meet at the coffee shop at 3 PM.
Result of the Communication : Your friend replies affirmatively and arrives on time at 3 PM.
Function of Communication : To confirm and coordinate.
In this case, the communication was successful because both the sender and the receiver understood the message clearly, and it resulted in the expected action.
Situation : In class, your teacher explains a new math concept using visual aids.
Result of the Communication : You understand the concept and apply it correctly in your assignments.
Function of Communication : To educate and explain.
Here, the communication is successful because the teacher's use of visual aids made the concept clear and helped you understand the material effectively.
Situation : You ask a colleague to cover your work shift next Friday, but you don't specify the date.
Result of the Communication : The colleague assumes you mean the coming Friday and plans accordingly, leading to a scheduling conflict.
Function of Communication : To request assistance.
This communication was unsuccessful due to a lack of specificity, which led to confusion. Clear communication could have prevented the misunderstanding by stating the exact date.
In summary, successful communication depends on clear, precise messaging, active listening, and ensuring that both parties understand. Each communication transaction serves a purpose—such as informing, clarifying, requesting, or coordinating—as we see in the examples above.
