Frances and Jean are watching the president give a speech on television. Frances was a big supporter of the president and identifies politically with his party. Jean did not vote for the president and does not agree with the his policies. While listening to the address, Frances is delighted with the president's message and thinks he is on point, whereas Jean thinks the president is not addressing the issue at hand. Based on this scenario, what conclusion can we make about communication?

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The scenario illustrates how Frances and Jean's differing political views and biases act as perceptual filters through which they interpret the president's speech differently. This shows that individuals' perceptions and interpretations of communication are influenced by their personal biases and backgrounds.

Frances and Jean Are Watching the President Give a Speech