Communication and its types

 

 

Communication

Communication is the articulation of sending a message through different media, whether it is verbal or nonverbal. Communication of information, messages, opinions, speech and thoughts can be done via different forms of modern communication media like, e-mail, telephone and mobile. Some of the basic ways of communication are by speaking, singing, sign language, body language, touch and eye contact. These basic ways of communication are used to transfer information from one entity to the other. There are many different types of communication. They can be classified into four types. Verbal Communication, Nonverbal Communication, Formal Communication, Informal Communication.

Verbal Communication

i) Oral Communication

ii) Written Communication

Oral communication is information spoken by mouth. Some of the examples of oral communication are face-to-face communication, telephonic communication, public address system, audio and visual media, lectures, conferences – interchange of views, meetings, cultural affairs. Oral communication is a unique and learned rhetorical skill that requires you to understand what you say and how you say it. The various forms of oral communication include monologue, soliloquy, short conversation and long conversation

Monologue

Monologue is a speech made by one person on his thoughts to an audience or character. The listener does not respond. There are two types of monologues. They are Exterior monologue and Interior monologue

Soliloquy

It is a form of monologue. The soliloquy reveals his inner thoughts and feelings in supposed self-communion or in a consciously direct address.

Dialogue

It is a formal exchange of ideas between two persons. It is a reciprocal conversation between two or more entities.

Short conversation

It is a short, informal spoken exchange between two persons. It is used when the interaction is with elders and respectable personalities.

Long conversation

It happens in both formal and informal situations. It is an exchange of facts and ideas at random.

Written Communication

Written communication is by means of written symbols. Some examples are orders, instructions, letters, memos, reports, policy manuals, information bulletin, complaint etc.

ii) Nonverbal Communication

it is the process of communicating through sending receiving wordless messages. Such messages can be communicated through gesture, body language or posture: facial expression and eye contact.

iii) Formal communication

Here, communication takes place through the formal channels of the organization structure along the lines of authority established by the management. Such communications are generally in writing and may take any of the forms; policy manuals, memoranda and official meetings.

iv) Informal communication

Communication arising out of all those channels of communication that fall outside the formal channels is known as informal communication

Communication is fruitful only if the messages sent by the receiver. If any kind of disturbance blocks any step of communication, the message will be destroyed.