Ch. seven

      Interpersonal Communication ethics is this good produced in a small group setting. Interpersonal ethics doesn't seek to grow a relationship for the sake of business advances. It is a setting in which people bond in the understanding of each others good (Arnett, Fritz & Bell, 2009, pg. 120). Many theories may help further understanding of interpersonal ethics because of the way it happens. When a group of people first meet, there can be a lot of tension for a variety of reasons from a lack of understanding of one's culture to simply being afraid of not being liked. Interpersonal communication ethics is a nice guide to reducing this tension and uncertainty. The idea is that each person has a respect for the relationship being formed and wishes to grow the bonds between each other. It is important to care for the relationship(s) because in case of disagreement, a general acceptance of each other will help maintain the Good of the relationship(s).
      I work in a dining hall on campus with a lot of cultural diversity. As a manager I have a duty to make sure that everything that needs to be done is getting done. I still like to have fun and talk to everyone that I work with. Instead of creating an atmosphere of "we can be friends as long as the work is getting done" I like to take the approach of "we can work as long as we are friends". This has worked so well because everyone in the kitchen takes time to have meaningful conversation during work hours. we all have gotten to know each other and about each other's culture because we genuinely want to know more about the other person. As far as task orientation goes, we are a more effective work unit because we genuinely want to help each other complete all the tasks together, so no one has to do more work than the other person. We have formed a friendly Good within an institution that has other goals.