Communicative action

Communicative action is when people talk to each other and try to understand each other's thoughts and feelings. When we communicate, we use words and language to express ourselves, and we try to make sure that the other person understands what we are saying.

Imagine you and your friend are playing with blocks, and you want to build a tower together. You say, "Let's build a tall tower," and your friend says, "Okay!" That is an example of communicative action. You are both using language to express your shared goal and understand each other's intentions.

However, sometimes communication can be difficult. Maybe you and your friend have different ideas about how to build the tower. Maybe one of you doesn't understand what the other is saying. In these cases, you might need to ask questions or clarify your ideas to make sure you understand each other.

The goal of communicative action is to have open and honest communication that leads to cooperation and agreement. It's important to listen to each other and try to understand different points of view, even if we don't always agree. By communicating effectively, we can work together to achieve common goals and build stronger relationships.