*Concept from Chapter 8*

Communication is used in several different ways, depending on the location and the situation. For example, the way you speak to your best friend, you wouldn't use the same lingo communication with your boss at work. Individuals are taught to switch up their tone, depending on who they're communicating to. " There are unique types of communications, or communication genres, that occur in organizations. Business letter, memoranda, meetings, interviews, and so on, are widely recognized genres in American business." (Trenholm. P. 217) The term "genre", are rules of discourse in which the way we should or should not communicate. If we communicate the wrong way, it may be a red flag and once we're stuck in these negative bias, its hard if not possible to change the person's mind. I recently read an article on yahoo, in which was titled, "Don't Be a Victim of Interview Bias", I found it very helpful because it pointed out ways of how to act and to communicate to the employer. I enjoy reading professional helpful articles, because the way we communicate can be the only thing in our way; from landing the job. I'd suggest, over preparing for an important school/work meeting or even an interview; because the more prepared you are, the less nervous you are and naturally your "genre" will shine through positively.