In today's class the professor explained to us why taking a communication class is an essential tool when it comes to socializing. He went over the article "Why Take This Class" and pointed out that employers usually look for a person with a good oral and writing communication skill. The professor then explained to us the origin of rhetoric speaking and pointed out that the classical periods were more focused on seeking the truth, the medieval or renassiance periods focused on religion and currently is more focused on the scientific evidences to support or there is a lot more observations.
Aftterwards, we got into groups to find a solution about what we would do if the government told that they were going to shut down our restuarant because they were going to build road there. After we were done, the professor listed a few questions such as who spoke the most, who spoke the least, and etc. I didn't realize this during the group work, but I did most of the speaking and most the things that were said outloud were all my thoughts. Although I thought I gave everyone a chance to speak about their thoughts, my only goal at the moment was to accomplish this particular task which I was realized wasn't completely right. Also one of the person in my group mentioned me that I was a control freak which I wasn't offended by, but this whole experience really made me reflect on my way of communication.
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