ATLAS OF LANGUAGE

AT-DEP5-0013 · ATLAS 251

Metacommunication

Communication about how a message, relationship or ongoing interaction is to be understood.

Explanation

Communication about how a message, relationship or ongoing interaction is to be understood. Opens a second level of conversation: participants can alter not only content but the rules and interpretations of their exchange.

Example

I don't mean that as an accusation comments on the relational level of what was just said.

Counterexample

A mere label without the described formal, cultural or conceptual movement.

Distinction

Distinguish from Kommunikation; the neighbour remains connected as a crossway.

Effect on thought and perception

Opens a second level of conversation: participants can alter not only content but the rules and interpretations of their exchange.

Resonance

Opens a second level of conversation: participants can alter not only content but the rules and interpretations of their exchange.

Cite this entry

Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Metacommunication“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-DEP5-0013. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-DEP5-0013

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