Explicit versus Implicit Rules of Communication

This activity is important because most people communicate with little thought about the underlying rules that govern communication. As you consciously develop awareness of the explicit and implicit rules of communication, you are able to communicate more effectively and avoid miscommunication.

The goal of this activity is to demonstrate your understanding of explicit versus implicit rules of communication.

Group the statements by whether they follow an explicit or implicit rule of communication. Move each label to the correct drop zone box. The notes button next to a label provides more information.

Labels

$($i$)$

Drop Zones harr

Reset All

Explicit Rules $(1/2)$

Implicit Rules $(2/2)$