Question

Which of the following is a constitutive communication rule?
a. Avoid talking about finances or politics when meeting new people.
b. Do not address elders by their first names.
c. Do not talk in church.
d. Do not raise your voice when angry.
e. Smiling shows respect and friendliness.

Answer 1

Answer:

a. Avoid talking about finances or politics when meeting new people.

Explanation:

Constitutive rules indicate appropriate behavior in a given context. These are used to interpret or understand an event or message. They are rules of MEANING. Regulatory rules indicate what behavior should happen next. They are guides about how to respond or behave.