Friday, March 18, 2011

When Behavior Gets Heavy

Nonverbal behavior s influenced by many things, but one of the biggest things is gender. Men and women have different ways to express themselves, ways that are only created through time and that goes with the way we are. Not all the time, but most of the time you can see the huge difference between the attitude of a man and a woman. Men tend to be more masculine, showing less emotion when holding a conversation, and don’t get as excited as women do when talking about something interesting. I believe that the delivery of any word and the effect it has on someone is more clearly shown y gender. Women also tend to be more delicate when handling conversations. Most like to talk gently and nicely to get their point across, while men are known for not being able to show their true feelings by words but by getting frustrated and not being able to deliver what is on their mind. Gender plays a big part in nonverbal behavior as well as other things that separate men from women, it’s mostly all in our genes.
In a conversation, words are just one part, but the other part is how you express yourself while delivering these words and the expressions you have when doing so. I believe that in a conversation words are only half of the message. The other half consists of the tone, facial expressions, and the gestures you make while talking. A person could say something very important and interesting, but if their gesture and delivery is dull, then it clearly shows how uninterested they are in the subject, maybe even changing the perspective of their audience.
For example, lets say a boy and a girl are in a relationship. They are having an argument in which the girl got really affected and after everything is said and done, they guy might think everything is ok, because they talked about the problem. Now, the next day when she is not replying to his texts or not answering his phone calls, he might try to look for her and try to talk to her but she might seem distant or not want to talk. In this situation she is obviously showing she is still bothered. This is an example of how nonverbal behavior also has a huge effect.
Nonverbal behavior is what shows how a person really feels about what they are talking about. It delivers a vibe that could lead to positive feelings or negativity. These factors can end a conversation. Many people prefer not to speak to people who have bad vibes and bad kinds of nonverbal behavior. It could make people feel awkward or neglected. It’s very simple to speak but to have a good mood while doing so could be difficult for some people. Nonverbal behavior affects our everyday life and will play a big role in the relationship people have with one another. The best thing to do about this issue is to stay true to yourself and your feeling about certain things, so you can express how you truly feel without confusing others about your feelings.

Friday, March 11, 2011

English All Around

There are many advantages as well as disadvantages when it comes to one global economy being dominated by one particular language, English. It might sound good to us, because it is our fluent or first language, but imagine having to learn a new language in order to be aware of different important issues like global economy for instance. Everyone probably feels like global economy should be dominated by their own language, but things can’t be this way. For their own convenience and their benefit, they wish to be able to communicate about something so important in a way they feel comfortable. This is completely understandable, but the point is that it is English the language that in dominating and it will remain this way for a while.
Nonnative speakers have many different challenges to overcomes. When having the interest and necessity to be familiar with global economy, they must learn the language most of the people know. Learning a new language is always a challenge. To other cultures, one thing in their language might mean something completely different in another one. The most important things in these situations is to get the message across very clearly and straight forward, which is hard for a nonnative speaker to get. If everything was handled in different languages, things around the world would get hectic. There would be more confusion then what there already is and things would not always come out according to plan. Having the same language has opened many more doors for our people, as well as for people all over the world. The great thing about communicating in one language is that at all times, communication between one another will never be scarce. We will be able to contact each other and understand what is going on.

Global economy is very important to everyone around the world. To be able to fully understand it in one language is already good enough, regardless of the fact that people are upset that it is in English. Just because of the simple idea that it is not their native language they get upset, but I believe they should be relieved. Many people other there have given much thought to the easiest languages to learn, and English is one of them. English is common and it is easy to learn, so it benefits everyone in the way that they will be learning it faster. Different cultures need to start to cope with the idea of keeping English around as the global economy language.
In my opinion we should all just be happy that we at least already have picked out one language to represent our global economy. Good things come from understanding each other even if it take more effort to some than others. It is an easy language, and most people know it because it comes from a big country. English is a necessity to know, and I am aware that in some countries it is a requirement for kids to learn this language in class, giving us the understanding that other countries are aware that English is important.

Friday, March 4, 2011

A Conversation With Paper

To many people their work seems unique and it sure is. Every writer has their own way of writing that has been developing since they first learned how to write. There are many different styles and tones people use when they write, but the way I write and my word choice sets my writing style apart from others. Up to this point in my life, I have always wrote my essays a certain way. I like to speak out loud while I write, I believe it helps me to get on a roll without stopping. My essays usually consist of my personal feelings and thoughts, unless I’m asked to do otherwise. The words I choose to write with, are words I use on a regular day basis. I have this little process I follow, it helps to get my audience to relate with my work and to have a clear understanding of my message.

At first I sit there and stare into space thinking about the subject I’m going to write on. Then I jot down some random words that might help me write if I get stuck. After I’m done thinking, I get a little conversation going on in my head, or out loud if I’m alone, to get my paper to come out as if I was just speaking and everything I said was getting wrote down. I feel like this gives it my personal touch, specially when I get lost in my words. The words I choose are words I use every day. I might use new words I recently have learned, but I will not go out of my way to use a word I am not comfortable using. My paper are 100 percent me, no if or buts. If I’m going to get credit for something it will most definitely be for my work and my words.

I write how I speak. Sometimes to make my essays sound more formal, I have to go back and edit. At times, when I read my papers it sounds like I’m having a conversation with someone and I just wont stop talking, but this is the way I feel like I get a connection with my audience. This is great way to make my audience feel like they are in my paper because it’s talking to them. I can tell my papers and similar papers apart from others. When I read a paper, and I feel like I’m stuck in a conversation, I know that the author and I have similar writing styles. I feel like I can just put my opinion it somewhere, and it will still be talking back to me without any problem. It’s truly amazing to have a connection with some random persons writing. These authors word choice, like mine, help to get a better understanding of the message in an essay. The easy-going and flowing word choices help to visualize and influence the reader while keeping them interested on your paper. Books with my writing style, get me hooked!