...to hear what isn't being said?
2007-02-26 11:56:47 · 8 answers · asked by Anne Teak 6 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Mustard...guess what I'm not saying right now? Wise guy.
2007-02-26 13:04:37 · update #1
In making a point, people often don't say what they really want to say. Implication is the thing. At times, depending on the relationship of the communicator to the intended audience, a direct and honest exchange would not be respectful. In example, a reporter hardly ever says exactly what they think in questioning the president.
In addition, all language is symbolic. As such it is a short hand for complex thought. It can't really say it all - ever. What do these simple words imply? What is the bigger story? What motivates the (basic) message?
2007-02-26 13:53:33 · answer #1 · answered by Daniel J 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely.
As an example: my Sweetie had one MAJOR girlfriend before me. She was long gone by the time I came along and he has only ever spoken of her once -
A year or two after we had been together we were talking about something - I think it was how well people know each other and I siad, "Like your previous girlfriend, I've never even known her name." I'd just said it conversationally, like an interesting factoid.
He was surprised and said whatever I wanted to know I should just ask. That it wasn't a big deal and he was an open book....
but didn't say her name.
To me that was the most important thing about that whole conversation - and I've never asked.
2007-02-27 02:40:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's one of the most important things. It's the nuances, like body language, facial expressions, tone/pitch of voice, feelings etc...which need to be absorbed. All these variables should be recognized in order to be fully present and communicative...and for it to be possible to hear what isn't said.
2007-02-26 22:34:46 · answer #3 · answered by Rain 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Communication has a lot more to do with speaking and listening and listneing is a lot more than hearing. any truth in it? yes but it isn't the complete answer to communication either
2007-02-26 22:41:42 · answer #4 · answered by Caridad 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's a lot of truth to it. The phrase "reading between the lines" is a close analogy.
2007-02-26 20:06:00 · answer #5 · answered by knight2001us 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Very true.
The second most important thing is enunciation. That is.....e-nun-see-a-shun.
OK, now you try it.
2007-02-26 21:02:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No.
2007-02-26 20:08:51 · answer #7 · answered by Q 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
possible .
2007-02-26 20:07:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋