Grice (1975) has identified three elements of effective oral communication. They include all EXCEPT which of the following?
A) People should take turns, alternating as listener and speaker.
B) When speaking, remarks should be clear from the listener's perspective.
C) When listening, remarks should be clear from the speaker's perspective.
D) When listening, one should inform the speaker if their remarks don't make sense.

Question

Grice (1975) has identified three elements of effective oral communication. They include all EXCEPT which of the following?
A) ​People should take turns, alternating as listener and speaker.
B) ​When speaking, remarks should be clear from the listener's perspective.
C) ​When listening, remarks should be clear from the speaker's perspective.
D) ​When listening, one should inform the speaker if their remarks don't make sense.

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Grice identified three elements of effective oral communication: (1) people should take turns, alternating as listener and speaker; (2) when speaking, remarks should be clear from the listener's perspective; and (3) when listening, one should inform the speaker if their remarks don't make sense. Option C is incorrect because it is a duplicate statement of the second element of effective oral communication.

Grice (1975) Has Identified Three Elements of Effective Oral Communication