Phatic Communication is communication that is aimed at maintaining relationships rather than passing on information or saying something new. This information can be found on page 298 of chapter 23 in our textbook. I find phatic communication meaningful because I feel it is a concept that isn't appreciated like it should be when used in daily life.
When one is in a relationship they aren't expected to continue to communicate through phatic communication, the other person always wants to hear something new, exciting, or interesting. The odd thing is, the reason those two people have a relationship (this is assuming the relationship is positive in most aspects) is because of how well things work naturally between them. Phatic communication works to maintain those good aspects of the relationship, but in many situations I've had, the other person in the relationship doesn't want to speak about good aspects of their relationship, but instead new things which can be frustrating.
~Tornn
2 comments:
It is frustrating when when someone only wants to bring up new stuff instead of the old when in relationships. I think that Phatic communication is a really good trait to a healthy relationship. It is nice when my partner and I can just sit down and reminisce on old things and good memories. I think its a good reminded of all of the great times you've had so far and it can help construct new ideas. With my experience, relationships are hard to maintain(because I'm very quiet and to myself a lot), but Phatic communication really does help maintain a healthy relationship.
I had heard of phatic communication in the past but had never really understood it. I agree that it is a very important element in maintaining relationships.
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