oRAL COMMUNICATION

1.Regulation/Control- functions to control one’s behavior Doctors’ Prescription “Take your medicine 3 times a day.”

 

2. Social Interaction- used to produce social relationships; used to develop bonds, intimacy, relations,; used to express preferences, desires, needs, wants, decisions, goals, and strengths; used for giving and getting information

• Encouragement “You can do it.” • Invitation “Would you like some coffee, tea, or me?”

 

3.Motivation- functions to motivate or to encourage people to live better.

 

4.Information- functions to convey information. Giving information… “Did you know that there’s a secret apartment at the top of the Eiffel tower?”

 

5.Emotional Expression- facilitates people’s expression of their feelings and emotions. • Appreciation “I’m so glad that you came into my life.” “I like you so much! “Are you false teeth? It’s because I can’t smile without you.”