Communication is _________.
a. intermittent
b. purposeful
c. sporadic
d. unnecessary
b. purposeful
Whenever we communicate, we have a purpose for doing so. The purpose may be serious or trivial, and we may or may not be aware of it at the time.
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What will be an ideal response?
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What will be an ideal response?
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Should we praise Dilip for his impressive command of language, or has he made a judgment error? Explain your answer in detail, citing relevant definitions and examples. What will be an ideal response?