Sunday, October 7, 2012
Ch 3 #3
Emotive language is an important concept that I learned in chapter 3. The type of words used when speaking to another person is important in the way the person will understand the meaning of what one is saying. Some might misunderstand and take something that might have been a compliment as an insult. If emotions are not understood, the argument might not be as persuasive or the person arguing might convince the people to do the exact opposite that the person doing the argument want. Something that is good for us could sound awful if the person advertising the product sounds disgusted or angry. People usually side with sad stories. If the story doesn't sound sad, how will a jury side with you? Emotions help convince people onto a certain side. Sometimes I read stories so sad that it brings me to tears. I can't imagine a world that doesn't have emotions. We would all sound like the Clear Eyes commercial man.
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Hi Rawrgles! I really liked your post since it clearly explained the ways the emotions can change people’s perspective on how they perceive what is being told to them. I just recently learned in a Sales Management class that there is a difference of how you word things that can give different impressions. Although someone might be clear, the way they word things or the words they choose can change the entire context of what their saying, to the receiver of the message. The Clear Eyes guy might be clear but his monotone voice might not always get his point across effectively, especially if the listener gets bored. Could you imagine listening to a lecture given by him? Thanks for the great post!
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