This article will explore the relationship between Sherlock Holmes and his companion and friend Dr. John Watson. What is the relationship between Holmes and Watson? Are they compatible or their differences are too great to overcome. Watching how they work together will also be a key factor in determining how well the relationship between the two of them works. Do their interests and abilities get in the way? Does the period in which they live influence the environment of their communication styles? Different types of relational messages are found in the film. For example, if you compare them on who is more empathetic between the two, the answer would be that Watson is able to read and respond to people's nonverbal signals (M. Coulson, 2004). Sherlock is cold and attracted to people and the world around him. Watson, on the other hand, is engaged in the world around him and is open to understanding other people's feelings and experiencing a person's situation. This also shows that between the two of them John is the stronger in communication. Watson also shows great commitment to maintaining and improving his interpersonal relationships (Adler, Proctor, 2012). While Sherlock is the complete opposite, he doesn't care whether he works on his commitment or not and is more interested in his personal agenda. Furthermore, many of the communication problems that Holmes and Watson face can be explained using the Transactional Communication Model. (TCM). This model explains that people send and receive messages simultaneously and not continuously (Adler, Proctor, 2012). The same model also explains that people occupy different environments, as in the case of Sherlock and Watson. Nonverb...... middle of paper...... Assuming that it not only makes you feel uncomfortable but that you have trouble communicating properly. Reference List Adler, Ronald B., Judith A. Rolls, and Russell F. Proctor. LOOK: Looking out, looking in. Toronto: Nelson Education, 2012. Print.A. Sue Yoshi and DM Hardison (2005). “The role of easy gestures and signals in second language listening and comprehension.” Language Learning, 55, 661M. Coulson (2004). “Attributing emotions to static body postures: Recognition accuracy, confounds, and viewpoint dependence.” Journal of Nonverbal Behavior Plutchik, Robert (1980), Emotion: Theory, Research, and Experience: Vol. 1. Theories of Emotion, 1, New York: AcademicPlutchik, Robert (2002), Emotions and Life: Perspectives from Psychology, Biology, and Evolution, Washington, DC: American Psychological Association