Using an example, briefly explain the difference between the content and the relationship dimensions of interpersonal communication

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Jill tells Jack to clean the kitchen. Jack says it's Jill's turn. Content: topic of cleaning the kitchen—what was said. Relationship: offers cues about the emotions, attitudes, and amount of power and control the speaker feels with regard to the other person; who can tell whom what to do—how it was said.

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