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Caroline Erne @carolineerne.bsky.social · 3d

Hi Giulia! I totally agree. At my job we take on a participation decision approach and it makes me feel like my opinion truly matters. #UTCommtheory

Caroline Erne @carolineerne.bsky.social · 3d

I respond best to participation decision making. I think it is important to talk about big decisions and get everyone's input before fully committing to something. Decisions often impact the whole, rather than a few individuals, which makes hearing everyone's opinion even more crucial. #UTCommtheory

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Caroline Erne @carolineerne.bsky.social · 4d

Hi Marquise! I totally agree with you. Not only have I seen this in person, but I see it all the time on social media as well. It is definitely time for a culture shift! #UTCommtheory

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Caroline Erne @carolineerne.bsky.social · 4d

I think Starbucks could use a culture shift. I read that they are enforcing strict rules suddenly on not allowing corporate workers to work from home now, which goes against their values of putting their employees first. I'd recommend better alignment of their values and policies. #UTCommtheory

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Caroline Erne @carolineerne.bsky.social · 10d

This is a good one! I'm not a fan of eye contact but it doesn't always mean I am lying or hiding something. There are definitely a lot of factors that go into it, like you said! #UTCommtheory

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Caroline Erne @carolineerne.bsky.social · 10d

A enthymeme I hear a lot is along the lines of "that person is in charge so they're trustworthy". People associate power with trustworthiness, which isn't always the case. Enthymemes are a part of logos. #UTCommtheory

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Caroline Erne @carolineerne.bsky.social · 10d

I'm 100% the same way. I know I should save money but I love going on little side quests. I've tried to reign in the trips I'm taking in order to save, but it is definitely difficult! #UTCommtheory

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Caroline Erne @carolineerne.bsky.social · 10d

I experience cognitive dissonance whenever my friends propose a trip to Ann Arbor. I know I should save money, but I love spending it. Every time we go, I always spend more than I plan. Trader Joe's gets me every time lol #UTCommtheory

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Caroline Erne @carolineerne.bsky.social · 18d

I really agree with this! It definitely does make me feel closer to people when we have that communication through different media. #UTCommtheory

Caroline Erne @carolineerne.bsky.social · 18d

I believe in the main claim of media multiplexity theory. My best friend and I communicate daily on iMessage, Snapchat, TikTok, and even Instagram. With people I am not as close with, like my coworkers, I find we only communicate through one form of media, which is typically iMessage. #UTCommtheory

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Caroline Erne @carolineerne.bsky.social · 18d

I just saw one of his videos! It is RobbyBud.

Caroline Erne @carolineerne.bsky.social · 19d

Hi Melanie! I completely agree. I'm never bothered by people posting these kinds of things on their social media, but I definitely know it is something I won't do! #UTCommtheory

Caroline Erne @carolineerne.bsky.social · 19d

On TikTok I see a lot of people overshare very personal information. There is one creator who I see frequently, and his stories are always very wild and detailed. With him posting these publicly, I become a reluctant confidant when they show up, as I didn't seek, nor want to know. #UTCommtheory

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Caroline Erne @carolineerne.bsky.social · 25d

Hi Sara! I love Pretty Little Liars as well. Aria and Ezra's relationship is a really good example of stability vs. change, especially since their situation is unconventional. #UTCommtheory

Caroline Erne @carolineerne.bsky.social · 25d

In the show New Girl, Jess and Nick's relationship faced struggles that fall into connection vs. autonomy. They were not willing to sacrifice autonomy in the relationship, and were on different paths. They lived very different lifestyles, which led to issues despite their connection. #UTCommtheory

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Caroline Erne @carolineerne.bsky.social · 26d

Hi Emma! This was one of my top contenders as well. I definitely feel more comfortable when I know there is something we have in common that we can fall back on if the conversation gets awkward. #UTCommtheory

Caroline Erne @carolineerne.bsky.social · 26d

Axiom 8 is big in my life. I meet a lot of new people through my social network, and uncertainty goes down the closer they are to people in our shared network. Whenever I am meeting a new person someone in my social network knows, I am more comfortable based on their connection. #UTCommtheory

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Caroline Erne @carolineerne.bsky.social · Sep 25

Things like this happen to me all the time at work as well. I swear every shift I always get some new gossip from a customer, and it always makes for a great story to tell my friends later! #UTCommtheory

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Caroline Erne @carolineerne.bsky.social · Sep 25

Recently, a customer at my job was talking to me, and we were having a nice, surface level chat. When I thought the conversation was over, he started going into his family issues and giving me very specific details. This was a lot to unpack and it happened very quickly. #UTCommtheory

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Caroline Erne @carolineerne.bsky.social · Sep 25

I was talking to my mom, and this is how she was raised. I find it funny because she chose to do the opposite for me and go the laissez-faire route. It is cool to compare the differences! #UTCommtheory

Caroline Erne @carolineerne.bsky.social · Sep 25

I grew up in a laissez-faire family. I didn't have a lot of rules, and we talked on a need to know basis mostly. For example, I never had a curfew, and I would just keep my parents posted based on importance of events. Most things were figured out by context rather than talked about. #UTCommtheory

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Caroline Erne @carolineerne.bsky.social · Sep 19

My sister and I call each other each night to catch up. For the past two nights, I haven't picked up her calls like she expected me to. She texted me asking why I didn't answer and what I was doing. This shows how much she values how close we are, and she cares about what I am up to. #UTcommtheory

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Caroline Erne @carolineerne.bsky.social · Sep 19

Hi Bryan! I did something pretty similar. I loved seeing how they reacted, as it kind of reaffirms the relationship in a way. It is nice to know someone cares! #UTcommtheory

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Caroline Erne @carolineerne.bsky.social · Sep 17

I swear I go through this every single time I drive as well. My "I" always wants to honk but my "Me" just rolls my eyes and lets it go. I really like your example! #UTCommtheory

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Caroline Erne @carolineerne.bsky.social · Sep 17

On Monday of this week, I was tired and wanted to skip class and stay at home, which was the "I", but it is a small class with only three of us in it and everyone would know I wasn't there, so I sucked it up and went because I didn't want others to think less of me, which was the "me". #UTCommtheory

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