Communication

Communication

Introduction

Communication is the process of conveying information, feelings, thoughts and emotions from a sender to a receiver with the use of a medium of communication. It is defined as a process by which we convey a message in an attempt to create shared understanding. The process of communications consists of 4 elements which include: the sender of the message, the medium of communication, the receiver of communication and the feedback given in return after understanding the message (Stewart, 2005).

There are many intercultural communication issues which are necessary to take care and overcome them so that barriers to effective communication can be prevented. A good understanding among both the sender and the receiver is very necessary. The different forms of communication will be seen in the essay below (Stewart, 2005).

Discussion

Implications of different Forms of Communication in contemporary life

There are 2 main forms of communication which are:

Verbal Communication

Non-Verbal Communication

Verbal Communication

The basis of communication is the interaction between people. Verbal communication is one way for people to communicate face-to-face. Some of the key components of verbal communication are sound, words, speaking, and language (Be A Mentor, 2013).

It is the form of communication through which message is being passed verbally. The basic objective of a communication is to convey the message in an understandable way so that the receiver may understand much easily (Be A Mentor, 2013).

In order to make it much easier the verbal communication is divided into further two components that are:

Oral CommunicationIn oral communication only the spoken words are used which include telephonic conversation, face to face conversation, video conference, radio etc.

Written CommunicationIn written communication the words are written down which are been communicated through a written medium such as E-mails, memos, letters, report and fax.

Non-Verbal Communication

Nonverbal communication is the process of communicating through sending and receiving wordless messages. Messages conveyed through this medium is communicated through facial expression, body language and eye contact. Written texts have nonverbal elements such as use of emotions, handwriting style and a spatial arrangement of words. The use of non-verbal communication helps in interpreting the message received (Be A Mentor, 2013).

Most of the physical ways of communication are considered in the non-verbal communication where creative and artistic non-verbal communication consists of sculpturing. Shaking hands and communication through sign language are some of the signals conveyed by a body posture.

There are two types of Non-verbal communication which consists of:

Formal CommunicationA formal communication consists of certain formal rules and principles that are needed to be taken care of while communicating a message. There is a formal style while presenting a formal communication such as corporate meetings or official conferences. Foul language is ignored and correct pronunciation is required while communicating.

Informal CommunicationThe message is being conveyed through informal means which does not require any proper format but the main motive must be achieved that is the message is sent to the receiver until he/she understands. It is a very common communication that occurs among friends and family. It is a very important communication because this it helps in building ...