Social Construction

I can honestly say that when I started reading this model of communication I was somewhat confused. Culture is such a subjective term that can be applied to many different groups. I do feel that culture is what shapes our communication styles and gives us the 'tools' to communicate effectively. Peoples perception of reality dramatically differs depending on their culture. People in Japan view the world in a complete different way than we do here in the Unites States. Culture enables us to view the world through a filter or a lense. This shapes our perception of reality and our social norms. This perspective does lack in the area of placing much emphasis on the culture rather than the individual. I am apart of the Italian culture but I still have many other outside variables that help shape my communication style. I also feel that communication styles greatly differ depending on the context of the situation.