Communication in Action (Week 3)

   
I do find that I communicate differently when I am with different groups in my community.  First, I find myself being really modest and reserve when I am in church.  I am always smiling and greeting people with a handshake.  I do not share to much about my personal life, and I do more listening than talking.  Second, I find myself more laid back when I am surrounded with fellow military spouses waiting at the bus stop.  We talk about our personal life and use slang.  Third, I realize that I communicate differently when I talk to my son's teacher.  Even though I am a teacher myself, I listen attentively and remind myself of my role as a parent.  We have communicated via email that we are partners in my son's learning. Fourth, I also notice that I communicate differently with Korean people.  I can only say a few words in their language, so I say them when I pass a person by and smile.  I use a lot of nonverbal actions to communicate with the Koreans here in general.  Overall, I do not think about how I communicate with different groups of people, but I obviously do.  However, I feel that it comes naturally.