Question

John and Mary have an argument over whose turn it is to do the dishes. In the heat of the argument, John calls Mary a slob and she calls John a self-centered moron. Later, after they have made up, John tries to apologize to Mary and to explain that he doesn’t really think she’s a slob. Mary is still hurt and complains that no matter what John says now he must have meant what he said. Which principle of interpersonal communication best explains what Amber and John are experiencing?

A) communication is inevitable 
B) communication is relational 
C) communication is complicated 
D) communication is irreversible

Answer 1

D). Communication is irreversible.

Explanation: The following incident is an example of "Interpersonal Communication" and the phase both Amber and John are experiencing is the irreversible nature of communication. However, they both have apologized for their behavior. But, Mary is unable to forget the incorrect use of words by John for her. Here, they both are reflecting the cons of interpersonal communication which can also be thought of like a pro as this kind of conversation focuses on the follies and mistakes of each other and also enforcing the individuals to develop their character traits by altering their behavior. As deep down, Mary admits herself being a slob and thus, shows anger as she is not ready to accept her folly.