In Chapter 3 Types of Nonverbal Communication we learn about the term “environment“. Environment is defined as nonverbal acts that we exhibit through the area that surrounds us. Whether it’s our home, work space, or car the environment reflects a specific meaning and can be interrupted differently by each person that sees it. This cartoon shows a polluted ocean and two men having a conversation about how they will be blamed for making such a mess. In their eyes it’s not their fault based on the way they’re speaking but in reality it is. The cartoon depicts the term environment because of how the space around the two men is used. Based on what can be seen we know that these two company workers are at fault since they are polluting the ocean while making money for their companies. 

This cartoon relates to my life through the way my environment looks at home. I am not embarrassed to admit that my room more often than not is messy. To me it’s a functional mess, that serves its own purpose. To the people that view it they feel as if it is too messy. In reality it’s not that messy. Each person that may see it has its own interpretation. 

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