Реферат: Observation Of Communication Essay Research Paper Observation

course of a few days, I noticed hearing significantly fewer “ums” and

“errs” from women than I did from men. This did not necessarily

indicate that they presented themselves more confidently, just with

greater fluency. Men have a tendency to use their hands more often

while speaking than do their female counterparts. In one observed

instance, several men and women had gathered in a local pizzeria and

the amount of hand motions and gesture that the guys were using seemed

to be infinite. One guy practically drew out an entire picture of his

car in the air while describing it to the group of friends. Meanwhile,

the girls’ hands remained on their food or their drink or on the

table. Girls nodded much more than boys– but made no other gesture

with as much frequency.

Finally, it can be inferred from my observations that certain

cultural models causes the witnessed patterns of speaking and

communication. Girls are “taught” to be shy an inferior– and this is

evidenced in their non-verbal coyness while speaking in a one-to-one

situations with males. But men are taught that over-happiness is

“queer” and so smiles are not nearly as common on the male’s face as

they are on the female’s face. Both sexes certainly seem to enjoy

talking– but each is more comfortable in their own different

scenario.