Communication

Communication
“Any act by which one person gives to or receives from another person information about that person’s needs, desires, perceptions, knowledge, or affective states. Communication may be intentional or unintentional; it may involve conventional or unconventional signals, may take linguistic or non-linguistic forms, and may occur through spoken or other modes.”

Or in simple words; Communication is the exchange of ideas, opinions and information through written or spoken words, symbols or actions.
Communication is a dialogue, not a monologue. In fact, communication is more concerned with a dual listening process. For communication to be effective, the message must mean the same thing to both the sender and the receiver.
 Types of Communication

·         Family communication.

·         Business communication

·          Social communication.

·         Emotional communication.

·         Intellectual communication.

·         Other types include common interest communication, common spiritual belief communication, student/teacher communication, and more.

The most meaningful communication we have is emotional communication. Connecting with others on a deep level is important for a happy and healthy life. Emotional communication is truly food for the soul. They can be with friends, family, coworkers or others who we share  a special bond with. 

Verbal Communication:

1. Oral Communication: Oral communication is information spoken by mouth; the use of speech. Some of the examples of Oral Communication are: Face to face communication ,Telephonic Communication, Public Address System (Speech), Informal rumor mill (Grape Wine), Audio & Visual Media(Radio, TV), Lectures, Conference-Interchange of views, Meetings, Cultural Affairs.
2. Written Communication: Communication by means of written symbols (either printed or handwritten). Some of the examples are: Orders, Instructions, Letters, Memos, Reports, Policy manuals, Information Bulletin, Complaint System, Suggestion System, etc

Nonverbal Communication:

1. Body Language includes facial expression, eye contact, postures, gestures, touch.
2. Para Language is the way we say something rather than what we say, is another nonverbal code.
3. Space and Time Language:
   
   Space Language includes surroundings (Design & Language). It communicates social status also.
4. Sign Language: A sign language is a language which, instead of conveyed sound patterns, uses visually transmitted sign patterns.