When we mention the word theory to our students, we often watch their eyes glaze over as if it is the most boring thing
we could talk about. Students sometimes have the misperception that theory has absolutely no relevance in their
lives. But, did you know that you use and test theories of communication on a daily basis? Really! Whether you
know it or not, your theories guide how you actually communicate. For example, you may have a theory that
attractive people are harder to talk to than less attractive people. If you believe this is true, you are probably missing
opportunities to get to know entire groups of people.