CONVERSATION

Conversation can be defined as a societal phenomenon where two or more people communicate their feelings and exchange information. Whether regarding a group of friends, colleagues, or even the passing stranger, one would be hard-pressed to find any society that did not engage in conversation. Looking specifically in the academic world, conversation can be observed in many places. Obliviously most classroom dynamics are conducive to conversation, promoting discussion between students and teachers. Also, conversation between students is frequent during walks to and from class. However, the dining halls are the most common place for conversation. During breakfast, lunch and dinner students engage one another over the events of the day. In fact, there aren't many places or times in life when an individual can be without conversation. It has become such an integral part of everyday life that perhaps we as a society have lost a sense of what it is to stop, listen and reflect upon what is happening around us.