Misinformed Communication

Portandia

 

Sometimes our unspoken body language can indicate words and feelings that isn’t quite acurate. I viewed the short story sitcom Portandia and experienced misinformation based on assumptions. A group of people dressed alike gathered together seeming to be eager to work together. One of the team members was a very short man, and at first sight of his team mate’s facial expressions it seems that they didn’t want him on the team. They ran through the city making several stops picking up messages and possibly talking about them as they find them.The short man always went in to get the messages no matter the obstacle. Although I could not hear the program I knew there was something about the short man. With out sound I assumed that they always sent in the short man to do the work of finding and retrieving the massages. However, with sound my assumptions were made clear. The short man always volunteered to go in and retrieve the messages while his team members tried to discurrage him each time; in fact, he kept referring to himself as the little guy and that he can do it.

If this had been a show that I always view my assumptions would be different because I have learned the chareters and is aware of the plots and story line.

Sometimes the words we choose and our body language can speak feelings or thoughts that we do not intend. As early childhood professionals it is imparrative that we are aware of our words, body language, and our facial expressions used when working with children and their families.

In my opinion, every living person should be conserned enough to be careful and watchful of their spoken language, body language, and their facial expressions when enteracting with the general public.