Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 18th September 2006

Dilbert//6365, first published twenty years ago on Monday 18th September 2006

Official transcript

"Alice, I'm sending you to a communication class."

"Because I've noticed that your words often say one thing while your body language says another."

"Frankly, it's creepy."

"Thank you. I appreciate the useful feedback."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

ALICE, I'M SENDING YOU TO A COMMUNICATION CLASS.

BECAUSE I'VE NOTICED THAT YOUR WORDS OFTEN SAY ONE THING WHILE YOUR BODY LANGUAGE SAYS ANOTHER .

FRANKLY, IT'S CREEPY.

THANK YOU.

I APPRECIATE THE USEFUL FEEDBACK.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "The Power of Feedback"

Summary:

This comic strip, originally published in 2006, revolves around a communication class where the instructor, Alice, is teaching her students about the importance of feedback. The strip begins with Alice delivering a message to her class, emphasizing the significance of feedback in effective communication.

• Alice's Message: Alice starts by saying, "ALICE, I'M SENDING YOU TO A COMMUNICATION CLASS." She then explains that she has noticed her words often say one thing while her body language says another.
• Student's Response: The student responds with a sarcastic comment, "FRANKLY, IT'S CREEPY. THANK YOU. I APPRECIATE THE USEFUL FEEDBACK."
• Alice's Reaction: Alice is taken aback by the student's response and realizes that her body language may have been misinterpreted as creepy.

Key Takeaways:

• The comic strip highlights the importance of self-awareness in communication, particularly in nonverbal cues.
• It also shows how feedback can be perceived differently by others, leading to misunderstandings.
• The strip uses humor to convey a serious message about the need for effective communication and self-reflection.

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