What Does It Mean for an Audience to "Decode" a Message

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What does it mean for an audience to "decode" a message?

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Definitions:

Lonely

Feeling sad and isolated due to a lack of friends or company; the emotional state of feeling disconnected from others.

John Shotter

Social psychologist known for his contributions to the development of social constructionism and the exploration of conversational realities.

Confirming

The act of acknowledging and validating another person's feelings, thoughts, or experiences.

Disconfirming

Communication that negates or invalidates the self-esteem, feelings, or perceptions of another person.