Question

Which factors influence the choice of communication partners ?
1. Proximity, utility, loneliness
2. Utility, secrecy, dissonance
3. Secrecy, dissonance, deception
4. Dissimilarity, dissonance, deviance

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Proximity, utility, loneliness

The correct answer is Proximity, utility, loneliness.

• Proximity. utility, and loneliness influence the choice of communication partners.
• Proximity:
  • ​It deals with a person's positioning and physical closeness while communicating with others.
  • One should move its proximity in response to the other person's body language.
• Utility:
  • It deals with how both the parties, who are engaged in communication, can satisfy each other.
• Loneliness:
  • While going through interaction, both parties (sender or receiver) must check whether the other person is feeling uncomfortable or some sort of loneliness.
  • The speaker should try to communicate the information which is beneficial for both ends.
  • So that the other person feels interested and not lonely.

• Communication is the two-way process of exchanging views, ideas, and thoughts. 
  • It can be both verbal and non-verbal.
  • According to Peter Little:
    • "Communication is the process by which information is transmitted between individuals and/or organizations so that an understanding response results".
  • Without communication, no organizational and personal goals are achieved.
  • Therefore, a proper channel of communication at all levels is required.