Read Chapter 2, Communication and Perception from the eBook, Communication in the Real World: An Introduction to Communication Studies Read article Barna Group. (2015, March 19),

prepare:

• Read Chapter 2, Communication and Perception from the eBook, Communication in the Real World: An Introduction to Communication Studies
• Read article Barna Group. (2015, March 19), What Most Influences the Self-Identity of Americans?
• View the media located in this week’s Learning Resources.
• Consider how you present your “self” to others, or in other words manage your impression on others. Consider the various things you do differently to manage your own self-presentation. 
• Consider the people who have helped you become who you are today as well as the outside influences.

Post by Day 3 1-2 paragraphs that include the following:

1. Provide two examples of others (people or outside influences) that have been major influences in the development of your “self.” Explain how each of these others has impacted your “self” as it is today. Be sure to use concepts and ideas from your course resources when answering this. 
2. Give an example of a time where you had to manage your self-presentation or impression in order to be perceived a specific way. What things did you change? Did it work? Be sure to use concepts and ideas from your course resources when answering this.