Communication as a patterned interaction between two parties does make sense in some regards. Some basic patterns can be compiled based on appropriate and inappropriate responses to an initiating question. For instance if someone were to initiate a conversation by saying “How are you today?” there are multiple appropriate responses, but it would be considered inappropriate to respond by saying “No thanks.” The same would be true in the case of a chess match. There are predictable moves in response to last move of an opponent. These moves or interplay between two participants become interdependent as the game or conversation continues because the subsequent action from the other party is dependent on the last action made.
Where the patterns fall short is in the ability to comprehend the meaning or interpretation of the subjects background. With games such as chess there are strict rules in which you have to adhere to in order to make appropriate actions. These rules are not left up to interpretation and are not moldable to the subject’s needs. Communication on the other hand can be molded and adjusted to fit different situations and the rules can vary depending on the subject matter as well as the relationship of the parties involved.
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