Unpacking Our Conversations

The question "What are you doing?" always entails communication, whether with oneself or others, through spoken or written words, or through nonverbal expressions. Dive into this discussion on organizational relationships and communication, exploring their practical applications.

Social Penetration Theory

Exercises

  1. Write down five terms that describe your personal self, and five terms that describe your professional self. Compare your results with a classmate.
  2. Think of someone you trust and who trusts you. How did you come to have a mutually trusting relationship? Did it take effort on both people’s part? Discuss your thoughts with a classmate.
  3. How important do you think self-disclosure is in business settings? Give some examples. Discuss your thoughts with a classmate.