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How many types of communication exchanges are there? (My grid is probably not complete.)

Poppy98

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What all types of social exchanges are there?





Requestexpress/givedenypartial-yes
Informationrequest informationsay information to themdeny a request of informationhedge/delineate what information will be shared and what will not
Possessions/ resourcesrequest usegive/consent to usedeny usage requestlimit usage request
Clarify
Command (with various forms of gentleness)


Idk if this is the same as "request a change in behavior"

request a behavior (ex a boss to a subordinate)
Complain?
Support (empathic)/
de-escalate/
validate
Be creative/ storytellask for ideasgive ideasMmm??? Respond to ideas?
to flatter

should this be grouped with
to reassure
to disagree/
persuade
Navigating complaints/ criticisms of you from others
apologizing/ smoothing things over
navigating harshness abuse or toxicity
navigating manipulation and tactical communication
agree
consent/reject to actions
dominance/ pecking order statements/ components
advise
motivate
critique
praise/ acknowledge the contributions of



(Nonverbal components could fall into many of these categories on their own. )
 
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From my own perspective there are only two to seriously consider:

1) Transactional interactions
2) Non-transactional interactions

The difference between those who have a specific agenda when interacting with others which may favor manipulation or leverage on their part versus those who have no particular agenda at all.

More commonly known as identifying "givers" from "takers". Or "emotional vampires". One you can mutually profit from, where the other consistently subtracts from you physically and/or emotionally.

When you learn to assess one from another in your own best interest. And yes, the process inevitably involves a "learning curve" for most of us.
 

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