Discussion Prompt #1
Identify and define at least one regulative and constitutive rule for interacting in face-to-face situations, and one of each type of rule when communicating over e-mail. Discuss how you learned each of these rules. What happens if these rules are not followed?
Discussion Prompt #2
Describe verbal communication between you and a close friend or romantic partner of the other sex. How do you both follow the gender patterns for your respective gender?  How do gender stereotypes factor into this interaction?