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And they all have their effective uses. It's something like a child's puzzle, though. One is more effective if one has properly matched the style to the situation.
Talking At.
This one is well suited for broadcast media like television, radio, public announcement systems and, of course, fighting with your boyfriend or girlfriend.
Talking To.
It's exceptionally useful when one wants to condemn another in a particularly righteous way. This style is most often used by those in authority when addressing subordinates or half-humans, like employees, students and children. It ensures misunderstanding, bitterness and, in the end, loneliness.
Talking Over.
This is a favorite style for academics -- especially mathematics professors and computer scientists. No matter what the subject, however, the intended communications is "I'm smart and you are not."
Talking Under.
A disdainful version of Talking Over. Americans like to use this one with immigrants whose second or third language is English.
Talking Near.
Very useful for the shy. People who employ this method are usually talking at the floor, ceiling or some object near the person they wish to have overhear the communications.
The most obscure kind of talking is Talking With.
It requires the speaker to listen 100% of the time and speak around 50% of the time. Very difficult to learn, saves a great deal of time once mastered.
Talking At.
This one is well suited for broadcast media like television, radio, public announcement systems and, of course, fighting with your boyfriend or girlfriend.
Talking To.
It's exceptionally useful when one wants to condemn another in a particularly righteous way. This style is most often used by those in authority when addressing subordinates or half-humans, like employees, students and children. It ensures misunderstanding, bitterness and, in the end, loneliness.
Talking Over.
This is a favorite style for academics -- especially mathematics professors and computer scientists. No matter what the subject, however, the intended communications is "I'm smart and you are not."
Talking Under.
A disdainful version of Talking Over. Americans like to use this one with immigrants whose second or third language is English.
Talking Near.
Very useful for the shy. People who employ this method are usually talking at the floor, ceiling or some object near the person they wish to have overhear the communications.
The most obscure kind of talking is Talking With.
It requires the speaker to listen 100% of the time and speak around 50% of the time. Very difficult to learn, saves a great deal of time once mastered.