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For my experience, I already experience the public communication in my fourth and sixth grade because of our project called SIP or Science Investigatory Project. In this project I can confidentally say that i've experience public communication because you will speak in front of many people, and your audiences our the judges, teachers and students. Also, in this project is you'll represent your own product or what we called your own investigatory project. And you will also answer some questions that was given by the judges.

-Bandagusa

In my personal experience, I have a teacher who struggled with effective communication. We all know who 👀. She often left us with unclear instructions for activities and worksheets. She uses jargon and broad language about her subject instead of clear explanations.

Another challenge I faced is understanding my teachers. One of my teacher uses Rinkonada Dialect a lot and I find it not inclusive for everyone. When I shared my concerns, she switched to using tagalog and rinkonada. Which greatly helped and improved my understanding.

My personal experience is, in the first day of school. I had no idea how to interact with them, i dont know how to talk with them since i was literally nervous by that day, but then our pretty adviser maam yumi give us some games that can literally forced me to be friendly and talk to them. Then after that game, my other new classmates and also the new transferred students became my friends, special mention to Kaye, Sophia, Jannica, Kathy, Jm, Ronnie, Lem, Colleen, Esther and ate Irah. But now, i already shared my problems and other life stuffs with them eventho there is an attitude that i can't get a long and understand with them, loveyou guys!❤️

In classroom, the way I speak to my teachers is very different from how I speak to my friends. When addressing teachers, I use a formal speech style, showing respect and politeness. For example, when I ask questions or request help from a teacher, I make sure to use proper language and avoid slang. I remember a time when I approached my math teacher for help with a problem. Instead of saying, "Ha? wala akong ma-gets!" like I would with friends, I said, "Nahihirapan po akong intindihin 'tong topic, could you please explain it again?" This formal tone made my request sound more respectful, and my teacher was happy to help.

In contrast, when I’m with my classmates or friends, I switch to a more informal speech style. We often use slang, mix languages, and talk in a relaxed manner. For example, during group projects, bardagulan, and casual conversations, our speech is full of jokes and informal expressions. This helps us feel comfortable around each other and makes the atmosphere. The informal speech style kept the group dynamic fun and positive.

Another important application of speech style is when dealing with conflict or disagreements. I had an argument with a classmate over a project, and at first, we were both speaking in a harsh tone, which made things worse. I realized that using a calm and respectful tone would help solve the issue more quickly. I apologized and explained my side in a gentle manner, and it helped us resolve the conflict. This experience showed me how speech style can affect the outcome of a disagreement, especially in a school where teamwork is important.

-Villareal, Esther May O.

When communicating with teachers, especially in formal settings such as presentations or parent-teacher conferences, I use a more polite and formal style of speech, focusing on clarity and precision. For example, when asking for feedback or clarification on assignments, I made sure my questions were thoughtful and showed appreciation for their time.

However, in casual moments, such as after class, my speaking style changes to a more relaxed and conversational tone, which sometimes leads to richer, deeper conversations.

In class discussions, my speaking style is usually more structured and academic, especially in group work, to make sure I get my points across clearly. Although, in informal settings, such as breaktime or hallway conversations, my language was filled with slang, humorous style, and shared experiences that helped build friendships and maintain social ease. Switching between these styles helped create a balance between maintaining academic focus and building personal connections with my classmates.

In group projects, the consultative speech style often came into play. While assigning tasks and brainstorming, it was important to communicate ideas clearly but also allow room for others to give input. At the start, when we were organizing and assigning tasks, I used a more authoritative and directive style to ensure everyone understood their roles. But once work was underway, I shifted to a more collaborative and inclusive tone to make sure everyone felt comfortable contributing ideas and asking for help if needed.

– Velasquez, Faith

For me, I adjust how I talk based on who I'm with and where I am. With friends, I talk to them casually, depending on how close we are as individuals. In social or family gatherings, or in any formal settings, I speak with formality in my tone. I also used formal languages, and don't say inappropriate jokes around them, unlike when I am conversing casually with friends.

Also, I love having conversations with myself. When I am alone, I reflect on what i have done during the day, assessing the situations, and my emotions, gaining a deeper understanding of my thoughts. It helps me to connect with myself.

In my experience as a student, I have observed that in the classroom the teacher-student has formal relationships but outside of it, it can shift from formal to informal, in a more friendly approach.

I remember my former math teacher in elementary. One afternoon, my friend and I approached him, said hello, and after that he asked if we understood the lesson he taught us earlier, and we answered "only a little bit of it" and he patiently re-explained it in a simpler tone, using examples and even jokes to help us understand. He is more informal with us than he is when he is in the clas

sroom.

- Marydave J. Pilarte

In senior high, I also realized something important about trust. We should know who to trust especially when it comes to sharing personal things, problems or secrets or even those so called "crushes" we've had. Sometimes we get too comfortable with people thinking that we can share anything but not everyone deserves to know everything about us, about our life or what is happening in our life. It's important to have people we can rely on those who will keep our secrets safe. At the same time there are people we can have casual conversations with, where we can joke around and chat, but those aren't the same as the ones who should know our deeper, personal thoughts.

So in both my campaign and in real life, I learned that understanding when and how to speak depends a lot on the context. Whether it’s giving a campaign speech or deciding who to trust with personal information because in the end being clear and knowing who you're speaking to matters.

-Brazal.