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a0266361136 · **on:** Aug 20, 2018

Explain three reasons why there could be distortions of a speaker's intended meaning.

Question 2

Sue and Juan are newlyweds and are trying to eat healthy. Sue is taking a nutrition course at the local college and wants to impress Juan with what she has learned. Juan is a bit overweight and rarely eats a balanced diet. Sue also notices that he usually has gas after meals, especially when dairy is present. Lately, he has also been complaining about constipation. Sue is determined to help alleviate his digestive problems and improve his eating habits. Let's see what you can do to help her. All of the following are recommended to help Juan stop burping except:
a. Chew gum more frequently.
b. Stop smoking.
c. Don't wear tight-fitting clothes.
d. Eat and drink slowly.

mochi09 · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1) The talker may not communicate clearly because of a faulty encoding process, or the ability to express a thought. This happens when language skills are not adequate or a person uses abstractions or generalizations as a way of dealing with denial or anxiety.
2) Distortions can occur when words are not heard properly.
3) A listener can distort a message during the decoding process, which refers to analysis of the thoughts expressed by others.

Answer to Question 2

a