The role of language in business

The role of language in businessTOK IA by: Nate SichterKnowledge QuestionIs there a difference between "ordinary" people's speech compared to that of successful business men/women?

How can language differ from person to person?To what extent can language and paralinguistic cues affect relationships?I will discuss examples both good and bad of different ways that people communicate.2What is language?How can Language affect our communication?

Language (la-gwij, -wij) - The system of words or signs that people use to express thoughts and feelings to each otherIt has 2 main componentsVerbal communication- how we speak to each other.Non-verbal communication- what we dont say but show through body language.

I want to introduce Language to start because it is the basis for communication as we know it. Make sure to transition to Wolf of Wall Street as a mood lightener 3

Ex: Wolf of Wall street- 2013 This is an example that is good. It is good because it shows how the right phrases can sell something. Though it is on the phone and not a face to face conversation4Different Ways of Saying the Same ThingThis is totally based on where a person grows upThere are different ways of saying the same thing, for example: Hello (English)Salam (Aribic)Buena Dia (Spanish)How does this affect business?Business men need to understand where their clients are from and if there are any cultural jesters/sayings that would be insulting.

Business RelationshipsSometimes relationships are forged and broken through business deals.

In order for a business man to make their probability of forging good relationships higher, they need to know how to read body language.If you are in business you can make it [analyzing body language] profitable

7The Good &The BadBeing able to distinguish different paralinguistic cues is crucial!

Business men have to be able to hide their body language as well as read it.This is to be able to show confidence in a situation where they might not have it.Showing fear is not something any business man wants to let slip.

8ConclusionBusiness men do not have a different way of speaking.Though they normally have a greater knowledgeLanguage and communication have cultural influencesParalinguistic Cues do affect relationshipsCitations"Wolf Sales Pitch." YouTube. YouTube, 29 Jan. 2014. Web. 15 May 2014."Secrets of Body Language." YouTube. YouTube, 28 June 2011. Web. 15 May 2014.