We have to walk back home now, but be careful because this is a big city and it is easy to get lost.
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Receiver
Come on let's go. Follow me.
Oh no! It looks like that cat is lost.
Meow
Wow, so cute! I love cats.
Message: Walking home safeEncoding: The mom is telling her kid to be careful not to get lostChannel: Verbal, Face to face
Oh no, I think my mom left without me!
Message: The mom is teller her kid to follow herChannel: Verbal, Face to faceExternal Noise: Lost cat is distracting the kid from her mom speaking.
Where are you?!
I am here, mom!
Message: The girl loves cats.Channel: VerbalInternal Noise: The girl loves cats, causing her to walk over to the cat instead of following her mom.
I am so glad I found you!
Message: The girl is expressing how she is lost.Channel: Verbal
Message: The mom is calling out to her kid.Channel: VerbalFeedback: The kid calls back to her mom when she hears her.Decoding: The kid realizes her mom is looking for her and calls back to her.
Message: The mom is glad she found her daughterEncoding: The mom is showing that she is relievedChannel: Verbal, Face to face