Communication Quote by Jonathan Culler
““Communication depends on the basic convention that participants are cooperating with one another and that, therefore, what one person says to the other is likely to be relevant.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Literary Theory: A Very Short Introduction, 1997
Effective communication assumes mutual cooperation and relevance between speakers.
In simple terms: Talk works when people cooperate and stay relevant.
Key Takeaway
Foster cooperation and relevance in dialogue.
Themes
communication
cooperation
relevance
language
understanding
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
theoretical
practical
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- customer service
- education
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
pragmatics
speech act theory
contextual relevance
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you ensure relevance in a heated discussion?
- What signals show cooperation in a conversation?
A Different Perspective
If participants lack trust, relevance may be ignored.
