The chosen artifact demonstrates an informal interpersonal communicative situation between a man and a woman of approximately the same age. They are sharing a personal moment on what appears to be a lunch date. The two people are sharing a hug and holding hands, looking pleased with each other’s company.
This image reflects one of the most important principles of interpersonal communication – contextuality. As noted by Bowman (2018), communication occurs in the context, and for an interaction to be ethical and effective, it needs to take the circumstances into account.
In the picture, the man and the woman are on a romantic date, which implies informal conversations and possibly public display of affection. It would not be appropriate for them to act in such a manner in the workplace or other regulated environments. Besides, if either of them tried to make advances and shorten the distance while at work without the other person’s consent, such behavior could qualify as harassment.
Reference
Bowman, J.M. (2018). Interconnections: Interpersonal communication foundations and contexts (1st ed.). Cengage Learning.