Research

Use of color in advertising has always been very interesting for me - hence, why i choose it for my research speech. Most people do not know that in my ever so often changing list of majors that marketing was my first choice. I love interacting with people, so marketing was always at the top of my list. I planned on going into marketing and dealing with environmental issues since that is where a lot of marketing jobs are in right now. I a lot of people use that phrase "selling ice to an Eskimo" with me which says a lot. Things that I find interesting when talking about color in advertising is that our eyes are drawn to the colors red and yellow. Car dealers are the first thing that come to mind when I think of an example to go with this topic. For example, ever drive down independence? Ever notice that on all the cars almost all of the numbers are written in yellow? Another example would be McDonald's, not only do they use red and yellow but they use the signature arches.

I think I will do well with this research topic because I did a lot with marketing. Not only did I want to major in it, but I was president of my DECCA, chapter at my high school, so I was in charge of a lot of the projects. I am looking forward to informing the class more on colors and advertising. With every color draws a certain meaning which draws to certain topics which ultimately turns into something you purchase.  

Proximity

In class today we discussed proximity is very interesting actually. In the video above it somewhat touches on the proper elevator etiquette - really who does stand that close to someone like that unless they are together? I know I think about stuff like that all the time. For example, no matter how shallow it may seem, when I see a guy and girl walking together if they are a certain distance from each other you can sometimes tell if they are together, so I will say to myself "wow really?, she/he could do better" etc etc. Also like today in class if I am talking to someone I would like them to be close to me, not too close though because I do tend to get uncomfortable. I do not feel like you are listening to what I am saying or if you even care to! Proximity is very interesting. I can also relate to what Jason was talking about today in class when he discussed about how people in Spain always want to be close to you. My best friend is El Salvadorian and in their culture it is proper to kiss when saying hello, and until this day I always feel so awkward!

Hearing VS Listening

 

"Hearing is the physical act of receiving a sound. We hear all of the noises around us. Listening is the active process of receiving, paying attention to, assigning meaning to, and responding to sounds. Listening is an active process whereas hearing is reflexive."

 

      Many people do not listen. From the quote above, which I got from the Chapter summary, states that listening is the active process of receiving, paying attention to, assigning meaning to, and responding to sounds. Responding to sounds to me is the most important part. Getting feedback, or answers to your questions is the only way you will really know if someone was listening to you! I always seem to wonder if people really are paying attention in our communications class, because when Jason asks us questions or wants us to participate somehow - only few do. Those who do participate seem to be the same ones. Do others know how to actively listen? or Are they just not choosing to? Maybe the can not relate to the topic? but if they can not relate, Why don't they ask questions to try and help them? Everyone can hear. It takes true focus to listen. Listening means you payed attention, attained a sense of meaning, and respond in some sort of way. Take time to think..do you ever really listen..to anything..or anyone? Food for thought.