High context culture

Grammar - This is extremely important for staff members and ties into maturity as well. Staff who talk with bad grammar look very childish and like they really don’t care about what they’re doing or who sees it. It almost makes it looks like that staff member is being lazy and they just don’t want to put in the effort required to talk in correct grammar and look professional. For that reason I think grammar is extremely important and although mine is not perfect, I strive to use the best grammar…

OMG did you here? i know right!!!! its crazzzyyy! In this day and age, texting is one of the main types of communication. Whether children choose to use correct grammar when texting, do they really know proper grammar for everyday use? Some people claim that children still have the capability to use proper grammar skills, and that they just choose not to. Others believe that children really do not know any better. With the belief that texting does not effect children’s grammar, one must wonder…

somewhere in the middle. When texting or messaging on Facebook, proper grammar is the furthest thing from my mind. However, if I have to write an academic paper I would choose to lean more towards the prescriptive style. What it comes down to is the context of the situation one is in. I do not advocate for throwing away the structure and standards of the English language, however proper grammar is not necessary in certain social situations. It is not necessary while texting a friend, but it is…

Barbery is essentially arguing that grammar “is a way to attain beauty,” and for the most part, this is true. The application of grammatical rules is really how one coherently conveys a message to their audience -- after all, grammar itself is what allows speakers to understand one another. The ability to “manipulate” these rules, so to speak, may be what Barbery subsequently means by “applying the rules of grammar skillfully” -- the application of different grammatical rules and processes can…

I enrolled in WRTG 101 because I was advised it was a requirement for my degree in Management Studies. To be completely honest, it was a class I thought I would struggle greatly in; however, in retrospect, I am glad I took the opportunity to enroll. Even though I usually try to pay attention to the way I structure my sentences and grammar, I had no confidence in my writing skills. Whilst I grew up speaking and writing English in Jamaica, it was a different style of English than that used here in…

Stage 2 English Pathways- Language in the Workplace Word count: 1896 Introduction Target Australia employs over 24000 people in 308 locations around the country (Target Australia, 2016). My employment at Target Australia began in 2013 and I’m still currently employed there as a team member. Target Australia’s first store opened in 1926 in Geelong, Victoria by George Lindsay and Alex McKenzie who pioneered discount retailing, Lindsay’s business methodology was ‘half the profit,…

Good grammar is like personal hygiene-you can ignore it if you want, but don't be surprised when people draw their conclusions.” This quote is by the author Evelyn Beatrice Hall. Grammars’ importance is something that most everyone has a different opinion on. In the 21st century grammar is lost in our text messages and everyday life. While some people believe grammar is no longer important others follow its rules religiously. Grammar is relevant in the 21st century because it will help you be…

How is Formal writing more persuasive than Informal writing? There are many differences between formal and informal writing. The question is which is more persuasive than the other? Although both formal and informal writing styles can be persuasive; formal writing is more persuasive than Informal writing because formal avoids contractions, simple and short sentences and uses Rhetorical device. Al Knight’s article “Perhaps we should move to save dogs from their owners”, and a response to the…

Cultural Analysis of Italy Culture is a key indicator of who we are. It shapes and differentiates us. Culture defines us as various beings with the differences of traditional that can be found in our beliefs, customs, values, and morals. These differences allow us to distinguish ourselves from other societies or groups. From birth, culture is ingrained deep within us as we learn the behaviors that are the accepted norm. Italy is considered a birthplace of the Western Culture. The field of…

The readings “Dimensionalizing Cultures: The Hofstede Model in Context” by Geert Hofstede, “How Cultures Collide” by Edward T. and Elizabeth Hall and “The Role of Culture and Perception in Communication” by Marshall Singer present different models, terminologies and definitions to expose the phenomenon of culture according to each’s author individual perspective. By understanding what culture is, one can also comprehend the meaning and importance of intercultural communication. Hofstede…