Semi-formal

A wedding invitation usually does not express what is to be worn in words. Invitations traditionally indicate the appropriate attire by the time of day and location of the event. An unwritten dress code can have many types of attire associated, informal or formal. It is essential to understand the invitation’s wording and pay attention to the time the wedding will take place, as that will be the guide for the attire. For an afternoon event, acceptable clothes can be colorful and a dress or slacks. At an evening event darker colors are advised and the fashion of the clothing should be more formal than not. A wedding can range from white tie being the “most formal of wedding dress codes (think state dinners and the Oscars)” (Knot 1) to semi formal in which the proper clothing solely relies on the setting of the wedding. People view weddings as an opportunity to dress to the nines and elegant. Dressing appropriately for a wedding shows the respect from the guests to the bride and groom. Proper attire resembles the demeanor and comportment of a person in other…

The purpose of the camp is to help teens step out of their comfort zones, begin to have more of an open mind, and intact positive change in their communities. Because we are trying to inspire these kids, it is important that all staff members follow certain conventions. In the months leading up to camp and during camp, the tone amongst staff members is informal but informative. When speaking to possible sponsors, the tone is formal and professional. Getting these two mixed up could result in…

right of the patients to know how the consumption of the medication can be risky. In this case, the pharmacist should directly inform the patient about the side effects and the actions that must be taken in case of side effects. Using non-verbal clues and indirect form of verbal communication or not conveying the message clearly, can cause confusion and result in death. Patient counseling should fall on the formal side in formal/informal forms of verbal communication. The Interpersonal…

concern, including who they can approach both in the school and in the local authority In my workplace we are provided with a Whistleblowing Reporting Policy and Procedure which has several stages beginning with an informal disclosure to my line manager or Service Manager or Human Resources. If preferred or if unhappy with the action taken initially the second stage is a formal disclosure either verbally or in writing to the Monitoring Officer - Head of Legal & Democratic Services, Head of…

psychologist, that created the action research and was the first researchers to develop a model. His model described the process of decision-making that includes analysis, reconnaissance, problem reconceptulization, planning and implementation of social action, and evaluation (McClure, 2002). McClure, 2002, references three types of data collection in his article, interviewing, observation and questionnaires. The interviewing method is fact based where questions are asked and the participants’…

This highly informal, written conversation on Facebook messenger is between two cousins, James and Natalie, with the audience being each other. The function of the text is to arrange and discuss Christmas plans and to intend to see one another. The informal register reflects and supports the social purpose to consolidate their relationship and familiarity. The jovial and relaxed tone also shows their close relationship. The primary function of this text is to inform each other about their…

Because it was my place of work my communication is different from the language I would at school with my friends or at home with my family. At work, slang words would be rarely used and formal and polite language would be the main form of communication. Even though I have a friendly relationship with the workers and some customers, I will relate to them in a polite and formal manner. Person Purpose Type of Interaction Language Used Body Language Surroundings Other Employee A friendly chat,…

The greeting that best identifies the scenario is near-boundary occurrence because the greeting mainly occurred at the beginning of the social interaction. The greeting was a combination of formal and informal because the women in her early thirties politely said, “Buenos Dias (Good Morning)” followed by a handshake. Due to the handshake I infer that there is a formal boundary between the family and the women. On the contrary the male in his early thirties greeted the older couple also by saying…

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…

Candice suggests there is a need for a breakdown of the perceptions surrounding work norms in appearance. A common referral during the presentation was to the evolution of female dress through the years. Female dress within a business used to be a long skirt and top which has since evolved to stages where a suit and tie has become more acceptable which is also considered the social norm within a business context. The use of this referral enticed a thought in which I thought of how well…