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Module 7 Evaluating Messages

The document discusses causes of miscommunication, focusing on pronunciation differences between American and Philippine English, which can lead to misunderstandings. It also highlights cultural barriers, such as varying interpretations of gestures across different cultures, and the importance of adjusting language formality based on the relationship with the audience. Overall, it emphasizes the need for awareness in communication to avoid misinterpretations.

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Module 7 Evaluating Messages

The document discusses causes of miscommunication, focusing on pronunciation differences between American and Philippine English, which can lead to misunderstandings. It also highlights cultural barriers, such as varying interpretations of gestures across different cultures, and the importance of adjusting language formality based on the relationship with the audience. Overall, it emphasizes the need for awareness in communication to avoid misinterpretations.

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C.

Discussion/ Processing
One of the causes of miscommunication is the 1.) Pronunciation. Speakers of
different varieties of English have different ways of pronouncing the words. The
reason is, differences in phonology. Interpretations then vary because of differences
in pronunciation. Example, if one says “hit it” instead of “heat it” or “She ass”
instead of “She asks” miscommunication is likely to happen. In Philippine languages,
every vowel is pronounced with a full distinct sound. Filipinos pronounce words as
they are written or spelled out making it syllable-timed and not stress-timed.
Americans, on the other hand, blend syllables or sometimes even drop some sounds
making syllables short.

American English Philippine English


1. Gotcha! Got you!
2. Whatche say! What did she say?
3. Wherd yu go? Where did you go?
4. Ja hitit? Did you hit it?
5. Can I getche adrink? Can I get you a drink?

Another cultural barrier does not only pertain to differing language. It may also in the
form of 2.) Cultural practice or even bodily language. For example, in the Philippines
and other English-speaking nations the thumbs-up gesture signals approval. But in
other countries like Greece, Italy, and some parts of the Middle East, it is offensive.
Making a circle with one’s thumb and forefinger generally means okay in many
Western cultures but not the same with countries like Japan where it is interpreted as
money. In some Arab nations/cultures it is a threat. For these reasons, we should be
very careful in using bodily gestures. The third one is your relationship you have with
your listeners/ readers will determine is you are going to use 3.) Formal or informal
language. Like for example, you were in a gymnasium and a teenager offers you a
seat. You acknowledge him/her by saying: “thanks for the seat”. On the other hand, if
you are in the academic forum or maybe a conference if someone offers you a seat,
you say: “Thank you very much, Mam/Sir.” Both in speech and in writing, we should
apply the formal and informal language.

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