What commonly happens when failed communication occurs?
1.
Nothing. Most people are able to forget about it.
2.
A "mind tape" results, which is played over and over to justify what was done.
3.
The reason for the failed communication is determined quickly and dismissed.
4.
It can take a lot of energy and time to resolve.
5.
People hold grudges against each other for not understanding what was said.
ANS: 2, 3
When failed communication occurs, it is often played over and over in one's mind to figure out what happened. This is referred to as a mind tape. This constant mental replay takes much energy and time from one's daily life.
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