... happen. Secondly, I was going to use the classification system to record these behaviours as my logs. Finally, analyse the data with the structure given in the assignment requirements, discuss them, and try to find some reflections. In this way, I think I can understand the interpersonal communication theories much better than before and have some personal experience for my future. Hymes (1974) defined the various factors that are involved in speaking. He uses the word SPEAKING as an acronym for the various factors he deems to be relevant (Wardhaugh, R. 1992). When I read the course readings and textbooks, I understood the classification system as follows. "Setting and Scene": Setting refers to the time and place. Scene refers to the abstract psychological setting, or the cultural definition of the occasion (Wardhaugh, R. 1992). In different places, like boss' office and leagues' offices, employees feel quite different when they speak. Even ...

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