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Give one example from the article that explains how communication will not be clearly understood without first understanding the connotative meaning of the messenger's words.
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Meanwhile, here’s one clear example that illustrates the point:
Example — a manager tells staff “we’re a family.” Connotative meaning: for many employees this phrase implies care, mutual support, job security and emotional closeness. But some hear it as a signal that the company expects loyalty beyond normal hours (unpaid overtime, emotional labor) and that poor performance will be handled informally rather than via fair, documented HR processes. Without understanding that connotative meaning, the message (“we’re a family”) can be interpreted in conflicting ways and the intended meaning (reassurance vs. expectation of extra unpaid effort) will not be clearly understood.
Meanwhile, here’s one clear example that illustrates the point:
Example — a manager tells staff “we’re a family.” Connotative meaning: for many employees this phrase implies care, mutual support, job security and emotional closeness. But some hear it as a signal that the company expects loyalty beyond normal hours (unpaid overtime, emotional labor) and that poor performance will be handled informally rather than via fair, documented HR processes. Without understanding that connotative meaning, the message (“we’re a family”) can be interpreted in conflicting ways and the intended meaning (reassurance vs. expectation of extra unpaid effort) will not be clearly understood.
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