Analysis of the uncertainty reduction theory on interpersonal communicationThrough this article, I will carry out an analysis of the reduction theory uncertainty and then apply it to my own experience here at the University of Colorado. This theory has been the subject of numerous articles and studies in the fields of communication and social issues. Indeed, the study of this theory can help us understand human relationships in interpersonal communication. Each of us has faced uncertainty at some point, when meeting people for the first time, or moving to a new place, or starting a new job. This theory is especially important to me because I experienced a lot of uncertainty when I first arrived here in Colorado. When everything and everyone is unknown to you, you deeply try to reduce this uncertainty in any way possible. Humans, by nature, do not like the unknown, and they have this innate desire and motivation to reduce in order to feel more comfortable and at ease. This is especially true for first encounters where there are high levels of mutual uncertainty. “When strangers meet, their primary concern is to reduce uncertainty or increase predictability of their behavior and that of others in the interaction” (Berger and Calabrese). . According to Charles Berger, we all experience some anxiety during first dates because we are unable to predict or control how the relationship will develop. This is why most of us develop an innate wish and desire to seek information in order to reassure ourselves and feel more secure. The main goal of this theory is that people seek information to reduce uncertainty in order to create a more predictable and controlled relationship. . The most common way to reduce uncertainty is to seek information. There are three basic ways people seek information about another person: · Using passive strategies that involve observing others without them being aware. It can be like paying attention to what that person is wearing, who they are interacting with... I would say that this strategy is more suitable for younger people, who are more shy and yet hesitant to make direct contact. · Using active strategies that involve "manipulative tactics and asking third parties for information about that person. These parties can provide you with valuable information that will help you in your future interactions with the person you love. · Using strategies Interactive ones that involve direct contact with the person, For me, this is even more effective because it gives you the opportunity to gather a lot of information and actually see if there is an interaction between you and the person...