Culture and the Filter of the Social System
"Between the grammar of my language and its expression in audible speech lies the filter of the social system in which I live ... " - Peter Farb.
1.What comprises "the filter of the social system?" Define it within your personal context of work. Illustrate -- with at least two examples -- how your social system influences your communication style (speech, interpersonal communication, responses/reactions to any given situation, etc.).
2. Focus on a culture different from your own. How do communication styles vary according to age, sex, and status of speakers in that culture? Identify levels of formality, language style, tone, etc. Compare and contrast the communication styles of your own context with the "foreign" culture you have chosen to analyze.