Some Tentative Axioms of Communication

Quotes for thought:
"Communication as a system, then, is not to be understood on a simple model of action and reaction, however complexly stated. As a system, it is to be comprehended on the transactional level" ~Birdwhistell



In all reality, the 'silence treatment' in not actually a silent treatment in terms of sending a message. Would you agree with that? Explain your stance.

In the case of pets, they understand analogic communication according to the authors. However, when your dog sits when you say 'sit' or 'bark', are they interporating the analogic communication or are they understanding what those words represent? Explain your justification.

Describe a 'sick' relationship with someone or something where there is a constant struggle with the content aspect of communication becoming less and less important.   Do you believe there can be a 'healthy' relationship where communication becomes less and less important?

In the case of language barriers, what characteristics the authors' mentioned would differ?