Q2-W1-D2

T Y P E S O F C O M M U N I C AT I V E S T R AT E G Y
IDENTIFY THE COMMUNICATIVE STRATEGY
DESCRIBED.
1. It is the order by which people who engage in a conversation
speak.
2. It is a strategy that limits the coverage of a discussion or
conversation to things that are acceptable to the people involved
in the exchange.
3. This strategy is carried out to collaboratively and productively
establish a topic.
4. When a topic is initiated, it should be collectively developed by
avoiding uncalled for interruptions and topic shifts.
WHAT’S YOUR TAKE ON THIS?

“Good conversationalists are able to

shift topics effectively to avoid tension.”
The way conversations go, may sometimes
lead one or more of the communicators to
feel uncomfortable. Before this happens in a
panel discussion, for example, the
moderator must be quick to respond – once
a topic becomes too sensitive or out of
place
 To ensure smooth topic switching
during informal communication
situations, one may use prompts to
steer the conversation/discussion to
a new topic.
 TYPES OF COMMUNICATIVE STRATEGY
5.Topic Shifting
• Well, in other news…
• By the way….
• Since you mentioned that…
• I know this is off-topic, but I have to
ask/say…
• Before I forget…
TOPIC SHIFTING
For formal situations, such as forums and
panel discussions, the following prompts
may be useful.
• Perhaps we can save that discussion for
another forum….In the meantime, let’s talk
about…
 TYPES OF COMMUNICATIVE STRATEGY

6. Repair – is a communicative strategy for

regaining lost rapport in a conversation. Saying
“Sorry” is the most common repair strategy.
Taking back what one has said is another and also
restating or recasting one’s message. The
following phrases may be used in Repair:
• “That came out wrong…let me rephrase that….”
• “I’m sorry, I take that back…”
• “Let me clarify that…”
 TYPES OF COMMUNICATIVE STRATEGY

7. Termination or ending an interaction is useful in avoiding

conflicts or in diffusing arguments. This must be done as politely
as possible.
• “Never mind, it doesn’t matter. Let’s not talk about it anymore.”
• “I’m sorry, I’m not comfortable talking about this.”
• “I wish I could stay and talk more, but I have to go.”
• “It’s been great talking to you, but I’m afraid I have to go.”
• “Excuse me, but I really need to get going. Let’s talk again soon.”
CLASSIFY THESE PROMPTS AS TOPIC SHIFTING, REPAIR
OR TERMINATION.

1. “Now, let’s talk about you. How is your research

going?”
2. “So, that’s it for our plans in the upcoming
Acquaintance Party.”
3.” Okay, all done. See you later.”
4.” I have instructed Colonel Cruz…uh…General
Cruz I mean to look into this mess.”
CLASSIFY THESE PROMPTS AS TOPIC SHIFTING,
REPAIR OR TERMINATION.

5. “By the way, are your critiques done?”

6. “It has been my pleasure talking to you, but
I really need to go.”
7. “Let me clarify that what I am worried
about is our ability to meet the given
deadline.”
THINK ABOUT THIS:

When is Termination a good option?

When is it not a good option?
EXPLAIN THESE BIG IDEAS:

1. “Before you terminate a communication situation,

carefully evaluate first if you stand to gain more
from ending it than from continuing it.”
2.”Think before you speak so you can avoid offending
others, especially when you are feeling emotional.”
ASSIGNMENT

1. Be ready to perform Group Activity II on page

54 next week- Day 1. Start writing your script
for your 3-minute tourism commercial.
2. Prepare for a quiz tomorrow.