Workplace Communication

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This paper analyzes a case of extremely poor communication, which is a very common problem in workplaces. The author points out that effective communication happens when people try to understand what is being said from the point of view of the receiver of the messages. The paper discusses concepts such as axiom 8 and the inference ladder.

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"The problem in the dialogue is seen in the very definition of communication. "Effective communication happens when we try to understand what we're doing...from the point of view of the receiver of our messages" (Kit 3). There is no problem in the exchange between Bob and Phil at the end because they share the same point of view. This paper will define and apply the concepts of inference ladder, ego-states, axiom number 8, face and self-esteem to the dialogue. The dialogue between Tom and Bob will be compared to the ideal model of effective talk, the Humanistic model of Communication."

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