1.4 communication
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- Created on: 07-05-13 16:11
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- Use of technical terminology or colloguialisms
- Technical terminology.
- Sometimes called jargon, is a special language for use by a group or profession. E.G. Doctors, nurses and social workers.
- It should only be used during communication with those who are familiar with it.
- Confusion can easily arise with all sorts of unexpected outcomes.
- Colloguialisms.
- A word, phrase or saying that is usually limited to a certain geographical area.
- E.G. To be pleased - 'chuffed'. To be durnk - 'ratted', 'wasted', 'trollied'.
- Use of technical terminology, jargon or colloquialiams can: Be misinterpreted, cause confusion/ lead to misunderstanding, lead to individuals feeling excluded and speed up communication when used appropriately.
- Technical terminology.
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