Unit 4: Unit 4: What is Verbal Communication? - Discussion
After you have completed the Reading, and without reviewing your classmate's responses, post your initial response to the following Discussion. Your post should be at least 200-250 words in length and should extend the discussion of the group supported by your course materials and/or other appropriate resources.
Jargon, Slang, and Colloquialisms
What is the purpose of jargon, slang, and colloquialisms? Provide an example of five words used at your current or past workplace or in your personal life where others may not know the meaning. Provide the words and the meaning of these words. How are these terms useful to you? What do they add to the communication with your peers? Using the text reading to support your points, explain the possible limitations of these words.