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After seeing this everyone’s mind might flash up with a message why to use Nimb, why can’t an individual use his/her smartphone to dial 911 hands-free, you are right but this can’t help in dangerous situations when a person need to do it discretely. Grabbing a phone or smart watch may be too obvious but clicking a ring makes the action more quick and…

communication research, some versions of speech act focus on the individual speaker, instead of what is communicated together. This particular understanding of speech act would change the way Merolla conceptualized his study. The control metaphor views interpersonal communication as a “problem of control” where the self seeks to control the outcomes of the other (Bochner, pg. 21). Interpersonal situations are seen as…

But some individuals stand up to authority figures, they are not intimidated by authority and will assert themselves rather than trying to please teachers, parents, bosses, judges and police officers etc. By turning their back on tradition, by casting off the trappings of social and cultural conventions, such individuals are libelled nonconformists; they are thus viewed and treated differently in society with possible varying results. Nonconformity should be admired and admonished, valued and…

problems and the need for extra support (Wilson et al, 2011). Not only do social workers identify and address issues which could, potentially, impact lives, but they alleviate the barriers by introducing supportive services which are tailored to individual needs. During difficult periods, self-esteem and motivation to do anything is usually low. This can lead to dependency as people neither want to, nor feel capable of, overcoming challenges alone. Assistance, however, can reverse this…

Stress on the job is widespread. According to Walonick (1993), “About half of all American workers feel the pressure of job related stress.” Individuals that experience excessive stress in their organizations, can adversely be affected emotionally and physically. The result of individuals that are affected in this manner is decreased productivity. As the productivity of the employees decrease it lead to other major issues within the organization. Some may ask what Stress in the workplace is…

reading has changed over time. In conclusion, I believe that Dwight’s view of how reading and thinking has changed over time is completely accurate. If a person is at a bookstore and had to choose between buying a magazine or a history book, the individual would most likely choose the magazine. It is easier to read and understand compared to the actual book. If you take account of a person’s curiosity, time and reading habits, it shows that reading and thinking has indeed changed over time. I…

The definition of an ideal “good life” can vary from person to person based on their values, experiences and beliefs. Numerous individuals struggle with trying to search for what type of person one would have to be to live the good life well. Is it the person who donates every penny to charity? Is it the person who contributes to society through positive actions? Or is it the person who is concerned with their success? There are some that believe that living a good life is based on just one…

As I was listening during Mrs. Hale’s interview, I was very shocked at all the things this woman had be through throughout her entire life. For a ninety-two year old woman, she had experienced several different aspects of life that most individuals never get the chance to during their lives. I found it very interesting how her childhood played such a huge role on her life and ultimately later on who she became. Growing up, she explained how her childhood was very different for the childhood…

everyone, every profession, and every situation. In order to become a leader, I believe that individual needs this essential quality. As I was reading this article, I found that I was agreeing with the importance of leadership. Leadership is a quality that can be used in almost any settings not only in the church. For example, at work, with family or friends, and in schools. Leadership can occur when individuals…

to discuss the survey and the results it yielded. The method the researcher used is a format of only eight questions. The survey was given to ten individuals. Each of those individuals were college students. The first question is their age. The average age of those who completed the survey is 20. The second question is their gender. Four of the individuals who participated are males and six are females. Gender plays a role in the underlying results of this essay. Females tend to be more…