Situation: You’ve been invited to a party by a coworker. You arrive and the cowo
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Question
Situation: You’ve been invited to a party by a coworker. You arrive and the coworker looks at you and says, “Oh, hi. I didn’t know if you’d come.” He or she then goes over to other guests. You know no one there. I would become defensive because I would perceive (choose one or more Gibb category) ________________________________ on the part of my coworker.
Explain why you believe this to be the case
Alternative behavior based on Gibb categories: What could your co-worker have said or done differently to improve the communication climate?
Explanation / Answer
the above situation describes one of the 6 categories of Gibbs, the given issue comes under the catetory of certanity vs provisionalism.
he may not raise his voice like this, instead of this he may say that; what a surprise; i wish to see you at party, but i thought it doubtful about you. anyway thanks for coming.