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Some
Words Require More Than Just a Translation. Every
culture has its own highly meaningful terms and technical terms, which
may require additional explanatory notes.
In some cases the context in which the word is used will help the
Receptor understand the correct meaning.
However, in other cases the Receptor will need more help in order
to achieve a Successful Communication Experience.
Below are examples. Overhead Bob's
overhead was a stroke of genius! What
does the word “overhead” mean?
The first meaning that comes to mind is “above the head,”
since “over” means “above.” Let’s see how Webster’s New Collegiate
Dictionary defines it.
A
person from another culture would have a difficult time connecting the
“bundle of associations” of business expenses without a full
explanation. Order “Order”
is another very common word that we use on a regular basis.
However, it is also a word that has multiple bundles of
associations attached to it. Let’s
see what “order” means to the following people.
The total number of words in the author's or the reader's vocabulary is not the primary factor for a Successful Communication Experience. The most important thing is the number of words in which they share the same "bundles of associations." Different bundles of associations attached to just one word in a message can make it impossible to understand the entire message accurately. |
