1. Language is often described as a kind of soup in that language influences the ways in which we see the world, express ourselves, and express ideas about the world. How do our beliefs and values about language shape the experience of self-disclosure in relationships? Explain.
2. What are some of the ways in which nonverbal communication behaviors shape your close relationships (both positively and negatively)? Give examples to illustrate and explain how these relate to research on nonverbal communication.