http://prof-cregg.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] prof-cregg.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] fandomhigh2005-09-26 08:13 am
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Speech Comm

At the front of the classrom she stands, looking well rested and as professional as ever...except that she's wearing a man's button down shirt and a tie...with a denim skirt.


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[livejournal.com profile] leeadama and [livejournal.com profile] caroline_todd are the only students enrolled in this class. Today is devoted to a discussion of whether to continue with only 2 students, or if they can transfer into 201.


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*When you enter there are two paper cups on your desk. They both have the same amount of a clear, odorless liquid. On the board is written: DO NOT DRINK FROM THE CUPS!!!*

I had this unit planned long before the events of the weekend, and I think it is particularly fitting that it's happening now. This weekend was an excellent bonding experience...you know, like paintball war games but with...*blinks*...moving on.

Ok, trust.

Trust effects the manner and efficiency of communication. But what does that mean? In the traditional sender/message/receiver paradigm, in order for the message to be conveyed clearly there is a level of trust that is required between the sender and receiver. This is why advertisers use *uses air quotes* doctors in ads for pain medication. This is why used car salesmen talk about cutting a deal. A level of trust makes..and this relates to last week...trust helps facilitate influence and persuasion.

Ok, so the trust game. In front of you are two cups. You may ask me 5 questions to decide which one to drink and which one to dump. If you trust me now, you will believe what I say, if you don't, you won't. Either way, Dr. House has been made aware of this game and is standing by.

Fire away.

((ooc:each player ask in a new thread please. It'll help keep the confusion to a minimum...like how the Tick's interviews went. You know.))

Re: 301: Rory

[identity profile] auroryborealis.livejournal.com 2005-09-26 05:51 pm (UTC)(link)
She mentally kicks herself for her choice of words.

"Is the liquid in one cup going to affect me in a way that could be perceived as negatively?"
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[personal profile] absolutesnark 2005-09-26 05:53 pm (UTC)(link)
"Will any of them make me sick?"

Re: 301: Rory

[identity profile] auroryborealis.livejournal.com 2005-09-26 05:55 pm (UTC)(link)
"Okay." Rory looks down at the cups. "Would you lie to me?" she asks, making eye contact.

Re: 301: Rory

[identity profile] auroryborealis.livejournal.com 2005-09-26 05:57 pm (UTC)(link)
"I thought you had to answer yes or no," Rory says suspciously, "and then I was to draw my own conclusions."
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[personal profile] absolutesnark 2005-09-26 05:59 pm (UTC)(link)
Piper looked at the cups closely. "Which one of them will affect me negatively?"

Re: 301: Rory

[identity profile] auroryborealis.livejournal.com 2005-09-26 06:01 pm (UTC)(link)
Rory nods, and considers the cups some more.

"How old are you, Professor?" she finally asks.

Re: 301

[identity profile] wannabelawyer.livejournal.com 2005-09-26 06:06 pm (UTC)(link)
Ok...

Can I get someone else to drink for me?

Re: 301 - Jack

[identity profile] anextimeagent.livejournal.com 2005-09-26 06:07 pm (UTC)(link)
Heh. That was hardly an answer. I should still get 4.

Okay, how about this: If I drink from the one on my left, will I die, get vilely ill, suffer from pains anywhere in my body, achieve an altered state of consciousness, cluck like a chicken, or in any way, shape or form, in the long or short term, regret that I got up this morning?
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[personal profile] absolutesnark 2005-09-26 06:09 pm (UTC)(link)
Piper looks at the message on the board. "I'm going to trust you when you say not to drink either of them."

Re: 301: Rory

[identity profile] auroryborealis.livejournal.com 2005-09-26 06:09 pm (UTC)(link)
"Fair enough," Rory concedes.

"All right. Should I drink from the cup on the left, or the right?"

Re: 301: Rory

[identity profile] auroryborealis.livejournal.com 2005-09-26 06:12 pm (UTC)(link)
Rory immediately retracts her response. "I'm sorry, that wasn't phrased in a way that can be answered 'yes' or 'no'." She clears her throat.

"Should I drink from the right cup?"

Re: 301 - Jack

[identity profile] anextimeagent.livejournal.com 2005-09-26 06:19 pm (UTC)(link)
*narrows eyes, thinks*

You know, Teach, I trust you, but I'm not sure I trust that smile.

Same question with regard to the right cup.

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