Guess who's coming to dinnerA review of literature and film clipsListening and responding to others has an important role to play in good communication and, as such, satisfying one's goals in life. People communicate with each other to convey information, for learning and assessment purposes, for listening and observation purposes, or for mere enjoyment or recreation. However, it is well known that no two people listen, communicate or respond the same way, and we know this is true because field research has shown this to be the case. According to (Bodie et al. 2013) cited in (Keaton SA) in the article Listening Goals and Communication, the ability to listen represents four distinct "goals that listeners have when they are engaged in situations that call them to be a particular type of listener .Communication, which includes both listening and responding, includes specific styles depending on each individual's depth of listening because they are closely linked to goals or outcomes. This essay will discuss different concepts and styles of listening and responding , but with a main focus on the relational and analytical style using examples from the film Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967) is a touching family drama that is so passionately woven into the fabric of human emotions that ho in Interpersonal Paper 3Guess Who's Coming to Dinner chosen to discuss is a heated argument between a father and his son, which highlights the type of relationship they share. The father is Roy Glenn Sr., while his son is the enigmatic Sidney Poitier and his mother is Beah Richards. The film's main themes revolve around relationships... at the center of the card... based on the deep understanding, respect and love they have for each other, despite bitter circumstances. Although the communication between the two of them hit the mark, yet it was the subtle expressions and non-verbal meanings that brought them together and encouraged them to understand each other. Despite all the misunderstandings and bitterness, both were able to communicate their feelings and emotions towards each other. References Beebe, S. A., Beebe, S. J., Ivy, D. K. (2010). Principles of communication throughout life (4th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson Learning Solutions.Graham .D. Bodie and Villaume. (2013) cited in Keaton SA. Listening and communication objectives. Consultant in Interpersonal Communication .pag. 86. Network. Accessed May 2014 www.researchgate.net Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967) Web. Retrieved May 4, 2014 www.imdb.com/