As I read the section of chapter 2 regarding the Pragmatic perspective, I couldn't help but think of the dating world. The concept of communication being played as a game is definitely something I have experienced through dating various people in the last year. I don't necessarily have a "type" and have dated many different types of people. but despite the many differences, I have noticed many similar patterns between polar opposite people. And these patterns are through communication.
I have noticed the same thing with building friendships as well. The older I get, the easier it is for me to understand and read other people. In addition, when I am am honest with myself and others, and don't waste time bullshitting around, that is when I am able to pick out other solid and likeminded people. In many cases, people much older than me have assumed that I am in my mid 20's when I am in fact at the tender age of 19. The biggest factor of this seems to be through the art of communication and recognizing patterns in social interactions just like the pragmatic perspective suggests.
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