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Virtual Message

(i) You are Priyanka, a personal assistant to Ms Sen. She was away attending a meeting when Mr
Garg rang up. You spoke to him and jotted down his message in your note- pad. Draft the message
for Ms Sen using the information in your notes given below. Mr Garg - rang up - 5 pm – has
received the CDs and the posters – coming tomorrow - to thank Ms Sen and to personally hand
over the cheque.

Ans:

January 28, 2022 5:15 pm

Ms Sen At 5:00 PM today, Mr Garg called. He wants to let you know that he had the CDs and the
posters. He expressed his gratitude and said he would visit the office the following day to personally
thank you and present the check.

Priyanka

(ii) Read the following conversation between Aashna and Mr Singh. Aashna: Hello, may I speak to
Ranajit, please? Mr Singh: Ranajit is getting ready for school. May I know who is speaking?
Aashna: My name is Aashna. I am Ranajit’s classmate. Mr Singh: Hello, Aashna. I am Ranajit’s
father. Is there any message? Aashna: Yes. Please ask him to bring his biology notebook to school
today. I was absent from school due to illness. I would like to see the notes which our biology
teacher gave to the class during my absence. Mr Singh: I will definitely do that. Since Mr Singh had
to go for his morning walk he left a message for Ranajit. Draft that message in 50 words.

Ans:

December 3, 2022 7:15 am

Aashna Ranajit,

While you were getting ready for school, a classmate called. She requested that you bring your
biology notebook to class. She needs to finish the notes she started but didn't finish while she was
away.

Dad

(iii) In pairs, enact the given conversation between Rakesh and Mrs Sarkar. Rakesh: Hello, may I
speak to Dr Sarkar? Mrs Sarkar: He has gone to the hospital to attend the OPD. May I know who is
speaking? Rakesh: Yes. I am Rakesh Sood. My wife has been having a severe headache since
yesterday. Since this morning she has also developed a high temperature. I would be very grateful
if the doctor could come over to our place to examine her. Mrs Sarkar: Of course. Please let me
note down your address. Rakesh: It is B-49, New Colony. Mrs Sarkar: I will give him your message
as soon as he returns. Rakesh: Thank you. Mrs Sarkar had to leave for the school where she
teaches. So she wrote a message for her husband. Draft the message in not more than 50 words.

Ans:

June 1, 2022 2:30 pm


Dr Sarkar

Mr Rakesh called to report that his wife had a bad headache yesterday that developed into a high
temperature this morning. He has asked that you go see them as soon as possible. B - 49, New
Colony, is the address.

Mrs Sarkar

(iv) Using information from the dialogue given below, write the message which Amrita left for her
brother, Sourajit. (Do not leave out any vital information or add any new information). Shekhar: Is
this 28473892? Amrita: Yes. May I know who is speaking? Shekhar: I am Shekhar. I want to speak
to Sourajit. I am his friend from IHM, Goa. Amrita: I am his sister. Sourajit is not at home at the
moment. Can you ring up a little later? Shekhar: I shall be a little busy. Actually, I have got a
placement at the Hotel Mumbai, and will have to join with immediate effect. So right now I am
trying to get all the formalities completed. This is the news that I wanted to give Sourajit. Will you
do that for me? Also, tell him that I will let him know my new cell phone number as soon as I get
one. Amrita: I’ll do that. Bye and all the best. Amrita had to leave for office. So she wrote a note
for Sourajit. Draft her message in not more than 50 words.

Ans:

November 5,2022 2:00 pm

Sourajit

Shekhar Your IHM Goa friend had called. He wants to let you know about his new position at the
Mumbai Hotel. He is finishing the paperwork now and will provide you with his new cell phone
number as soon as he receives it.

Amrita

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Relay-based communication challenges include potential message distortion, time delays, and the risk of information misinterpretation due to intermediaries. Each scenario hints at these issues, as demonstrated by the dependency on individuals like Priyanka, Mrs. Sarkar, and Amrita to correctly interpret and relay messages. Errors in capturing the details or changes in the message delivery environment could adversely impact the understanding and subsequent actions of the primary recipient .

Personal communication can enhance effectiveness by ensuring that messages are more likely to be read and acted upon, due to the familiar or direct connection between the parties involved. In the document, each scenario demonstrates the value of personal touch, such as Priyanka delivering Mr. Garg's gratitude and payment visit plan personally to Ms Sen, and Mr. Singh's message for his son from Aashna making sure academic needs are met . Personal interactions leverage existing relationships to prioritize information exchange and action.

Message context significantly alters communication techniques due to differences in urgency, formality, and relational dynamics. For example, Priyanka's message involves a professional courtesy emphasizing gratitude and business transactions, while Amrita's message for Sourajit is informal yet factual, focusing on career updates. Each scenario adapts language and detail to the context: formal and detailed for business, concise and directive for academics, and urgent for health concerns, demonstrating contextual tailoring for effective communication .

Immediate communication in personal emergencies is depicted as critical for ensuring timely medical attention and support. The example of Rakesh informing Dr. Sarkar about his wife's severe headache and high temperature underscores the necessity of quick and clear communication in urgent situations not only to expedite the response but to potentially mitigate health risks. Mrs. Sarkar’s role in conveying this message promptly facilitates Dr. Sarkar's ability to prioritize and provide needed medical intervention .

The document illustrates reliance on personal networks, showing these networks facilitate efficient communication by leveraging interpersonal relationships and trust. This is highlighted in scenarios like Priyanka informing Ms Sen and Amrita delivering Shekhar’s news. These trusted networks ensure accurate message conveyance and responsiveness, as recipients are more likely to prioritize information from familiar or trusted intermediaries, thereby improving communication effectiveness across different contexts .

Poor message drafting could lead to misunderstandings, missed opportunities, and delays in decision-making or necessary actions. For example, had Priyanka failed to mention Mr. Garg's gratitude or cheque delivery, Ms Sen might not have been prepared for his visit. Similarly, without accurate communication from Mr. Singh to Ranajit regarding Aashna's need for the biology notebook, Aashna could fall behind in classwork. These scenarios highlight that ambiguity or omissions in message content can disrupt effective communication and result in negative consequences .

Intermediate facilitators play a crucial role in delivering messages accurately and timely, often acting as reliable communicators who bridge the information gap when the primary parties are unavailable. In the document, Priyanka, Mr. Singh, Mrs. Sarkar, and Amrita each act as facilitators who ensure that vital messages are relayed to the intended recipients, thus preserving the continuity and flow of communication in both professional and personal settings. Their intermediary role ensures that necessary actions are taken based on the messages delivered .

Brevity enhances the effectiveness and clarity of messages by eliminating unnecessary information and focusing on key points that recipients need to know. In the document, each message—crafted by Priyanka, Amrita, and others—was concise, focusing on the essential information and actions required. For instance, Amrita's message to Sourajit succinctly delivers the news about Shekhar's new job and future contact information without extraneous detail, allowing Sourajit to quickly understand and act on the message .

Effective message drafting should primarily involve clarity, brevity, and completeness. The messages should include key details such as the subject, purpose, and any necessary actions or responses. For instance, in drafting messages for individuals who cannot directly receive calls, ensuring essential information like who called, the message, and possible responses or actions to be taken is crucial, as seen in the messages drafted by Priyanka, Mr. Singh, and Amrita .

The scenarios show that timely information exchange is vital as it allows involved parties to take appropriate actions swiftly. In professional settings, like the one involving Mr. Garg and Ms Sen, receiving timely messages ensures that both parties can prepare for meetings or deliverables (poster and check exchange) effectively . Similarly, in academic settings, Aashna's message to Ranajit highlights how timely communication allows students to gather necessary academic materials, ensuring they don't fall behind in coursework .

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