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Verbal Communication and Meaning
- Words Are Symbolic, Arbitrary, Ambiguous, and Changeable
- Words Imply Actions and Attitudes
- Words Influence the Way We Think
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| | | Understanding the Meanings of Words
- Denotation
- Connotation
- Codes
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| | | Communicating Culture through Language
- Communication and Co-Cultures
- Taboos
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| | | Ethical Challenges in Verbal Communication
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| | | Using Language Responsibly
- Qualifying Inferences
- Including Others
- Practicing Civility
- Speaking with Cultural Sensitivity
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| | | Resources for Review and Skill Building
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