The Rabbit Communicates
Successful information allows us to satisfy our most essential human needs, from finding food and shelter to functioning in our communities and developing meaningful relationships with others (book).
The rabbit had demonstrated all six characteristics of effective behavior:
Symbolic – all the animals spoke the same language.
Share code – all parties understood the meaning of “eating.”
Culture – all animals were living in the forest.
Intentional – the other animals know the meanings of the rabbit words and gestures; they are not ambiguous to the animals.
Various channels – the rabbit used the spoken words, gestures, and eye contact.
Transaction – the rabbit understands the message she is giving, and the animals understand the information they are receiving.
Behaving appropriately is not enough to ensure success in communication. Competent information must also be effective-it must help you meet your goals.
The rabbit assure the other animals that their names were on the Bear’s list and would be “eating.”
Reference
- O'Hair, D., & Wiemann, M. (2012). Real communication: An introduction. New York: Bedford/St. Martin's.
- Chapter 1, "Communication: Essential Human Behavior" (pp. 3-27)
Tamarah,
ReplyDeleteYou were very creative with your blog post!!! It is amazing how I never realized the value of communicating effectively until adult hood. More children must be taught these appropriate skills.
Chere'e
Hi Tamarah, you blog post was great and creative as Cheree has already posted. I really enjoyed the video and found myself laughing at the end. The Rabbit did the right thing and asked to be taken off the list. That reminds me of the scripture that says you have not cause you ask not. We should learn to communicate what we want even though the situation looks grim.
ReplyDeleteGreat post
Janine