[CLIMATES]
In terms of communication, climate (particularly that of a group) refers to the degree in which the parties involved feel comfortable communicating. This is typically influenced by the use of certain language and nonverbal cues. There are two types of climates: supportive and defensive. In a supportive climate the group members are generally acknowledging and open, which creates an environment where conflicts can be solved and synergy occurs. In a defensive climate there is usually some degree of existing conflict, which causes group members to be more defensive, thus hindering productivity. Various qualities of each of these climates have been divided into Gibb's categories, below are the general qualities of each climate with a brief description quoted directly from an in-class presentation.
[SUPPORTIVE]
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[DEFENSIVE]
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As the story of Spec Ops: The Line progresses, the members of Delta Force start to show more hostility toward one another. Their playful, humorous, conversations from the start of the game deteriorate into heated arguments. This provides a good example of each of the two different climates. It's relatively easy to figure out which instances are examples of supportive climates or defensive climates Take a look at the result of their changed dialog. The following excerpts are taken directly from the game. (WARNING: Some of the examples shown contain mature language.)
[BEFORE]
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[AFTER]
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CPT - Captain
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LT - Lieutenant
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SSG - Sergeant
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