Post 2: Communication

Many of us would agree that communication play a vital role in our lives. Language and words help us materailize our ideas, opinions, emotions and feelings daily. Ok, I am not here to trumpet praises about the brilliance of communication, but more of brightening up your day with these silly pictures. Let us figure out what they are really trying to say.

No comments. Really.

They really mean business with their health precautions.

Pets are now eco-friendly!

Does the sign even have any meaning to it?

So you see, language and words are also subjected to miscommunication.

As we all know language is a system of symbols whose meaning is primarily derived from social agreement and convention. Language miscommunication, or more commonly known as 'Lost in translation', happens usually on second language. For example, the Chinese from Mainland China would have a bit of trouble in translating. Simple phrases for you and I, could turn out vulgar or inapt, as seen above.

Therefore, we should be aware of geographical differences and cultural emphasize. Abstraction is apparent and we should be flexible in the language we use. Afterall, we would not want to stray away from communication's main objective, to connect and dispose ideas. In additional, we should be objective and engage in perceptive checking.