Communication is the process through which people share information, ideas, emotions, and knowledge. It is how human beings connect, understand one another, and build relationships. Communication can happen through words (spoken or written), pictures, symbols, graphs, gestures, facial expressions or body language.
Example: A student tells their friend, “I’m nervous about the exam,” and the friend replies with a smile and says, “You’ll do great!”
👉This shows communication using spoken words and body language to share emotions and support.
So, What Good Communication Looks Like?
1. Effective Communication:
Communication is successful when the receiver understands the message clearly and responds in the way the sender intended.
2. Two-Way Process:
Communication always involves two people — a sender and a receiver. It is not complete until feedback is given by the receiver.
3. Circular Process:
Communication continues in a loop as long as both people are engaged in sending and receiving messages.
Simplified definitions of the types of communication shown in the image:
Verbal Communication: Communicating through spoken words, either face-to-face, over the phone, in presentations, or via video calls.
Written Communication: Sharing information using written words, such as emails, text messages, letters, or social media posts.
Non-Verbal Communication: Expressing ideas or emotions without words using body language, facial expressions, gestures, or sign language.
Visual Communication: Using images, art, graphs, emojis, or memes to convey a message or idea visually.
Other Forms: Communicating through creative or sensory methods like music, dance, to share emotions or information.
