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Communication and Types of Communication




Communication and Types of Communication

Blog by: Rochelyn Rose Ybañez


Communication (from Latin communicare, meaning "to share") is the act of conveying meanings from one entity or group to another through the use of mutually understood signs, symbols, and semiotic rules.

There are Four Types of Communication:



    1.  Visual Communication
                is something that can be achieved through sight. It can be anything like eye contact, map, chart, facial expression, signals, and poster. You can also include the graphics, books, animation, illustration, painting, interactive web design, advertising,and the short film. All these come with a message in a beautiful way. These can be more impressive than the words.

Examples:

Concepts
                   Visualizations designed to communicate an idea without words. For example, a pictogram for a sign that is designed to convey safety information to people of any language.

Art
Things designed to be visually appealing such as art, architecture and cities.


2.     Written Communication

          refers to the process of conveying a message through the written symbols. In other words, any message exchanged between two or more persons that make use of written words is called as written communication.

Examples of written communications generally used with clients or other businesses include:
  • Email
  • Internet websites
  • Letters
  • Proposals
  • Telegrams
  • Faxes
  • Postcards
  • Contracts
  • Advertisements
  • Brochures
  • News releases

3.  Verbal Communication

          refers to the use of sounds and language to relay a message. It serves as a vehicle for expressing desires, ideas and concepts and is vital to the processes of learning and teaching. In combination with nonverbal forms of communication, verbal communication acts as the primary tool for expression between two or more people.
     
To make things clearer, here are some examples of situations in which people communicate verbally.
1. Two people smile at each other at a party. They want to get to know each other so they start chatting. This is an example of informal verbal communication, though no doubt both people will try to be polite to each other.
2. Someone is going to be late for work, so they phone their boss to let them know. Here, verbal communication is likely to be relatively formal and polite – and it may well be apologetic as well.
3. Someone is having a hard time in their life, so they call round to a friend’s house to talk it through face to face. Here, emotions are being shared by means of verbal communication. People often prefer to talk face to face with this kind of verbal communication rather than over the phone because there is something warm and comforting about being in the caring presence of another human being.
4. A lecturer in a lecture hall explains a topic to their students using just the power of their voice. Here, verbal communication is being used in order to share information.
5. An opera singer sings a classic aria, giving feeling to the words with the beauty of their voice and vocal range. In this example, we see how it is the quality of the voice that can often give additional depth and meaning to the words when verbal communication is taking place.
6. A teacher interacts with children in their class, explaining topics in various different ways until everyone understands. This is another example in which verbal communication has a key goal – educating people.
7. Someone purchases a new product and does not know how to use it, so they call the customer support line for some verbal advice. Information is being asked for and given in this scenario – hopefully at least.
8. A group of colleagues meet in a board room to share information about their company’s finances. This is another example of formal verbal communication, where information is shared in a formalized context.
9. Someone spots a thief breaking in to a nearby shops and calls the police with the time and location of the crime. Here, verbal communication needs to be concise, accurate and informative.
10. Two people getting married recite their vows to each other as part of the ceremony. This is a very interesting example of verbal communication as it demonstrates the power of verbal communication to make things happen. Here, the couple’s words play a powerful part in actually making them into a married couple in the eyes of the law.

4.  Non-Verbal Communication
is the process of conveying meaning without the use of words either written or spoken. In other words, any communication made between two or more persons through the use of facial expressions, hand movements, body language, postures, and gestures is called as non-verbal communication.
The following are common examples of non-verbal communication.

·       Body Language

such as facial expressions, posture and gestures.

·       Eye Contact

                 Humans typically seek information in the eyes. For example, young infants are more likely to smile in the presence of a parent's gaze. Comfortably looking someone in the eyes is an expression of confidence and sincerity. Signals sent with the eyes tend to have a strong effect.

·       Distance

Your distance from people during communication. For example, keeping your distance may communicate that you're uncomfortable or in a hurry.

·       Voice

Nonverbal use of the voice such as a gasp or a sigh.

·       Touch

Touch such as a handshake or high five.

·       Fashion

Fashion and appearance communicates information. For example, a uniform may identify your profession or fashion may identify your affinity for a subculture.

 

·       Behavior

Behavior such as movements that indicate that you are calm and unaffected.

·       Emotions

People tend to be able to pick up on your emotions and your general mood.

 

Types of Nonverbal Communication

ü Kinesics

 is the study of how we use body movement and facial expressions. We interpret a great deal of meaning through body movement, facial expressions, and eye contact.

v Haptics 

is the study of touch. Touch is the first type of nonverbal communication we experience as humans and is vital to our development and health (Dolin & Booth-Butterfield; Wilson, et al.).

v Personal Appearance, Objects, and Artifacts

 are types of nonverbal communication we use on our bodies and surroundings communicate meaning to others.

v Proxemics

 is the study of how our use of space influences the ways we relate with others. It also demonstrates our relational standing with those around us (May).

 

v Environment

 are nonverbal acts through our use of spaces we occupy like are homes, rooms, cars, or offices. 

vChronemics

 is the study of how people use time. Are you someone who is always early or on-time? Or, are you someone who arrives late to most events? Levine believes our use of time communicates a variety of meanings to those around us. 

 

References

v https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Communication

v https://www.reference.com/world-view/many-different-types-communication-84ac45771781ca96

v https://www.eztalks.com/unified-communications/what-is-visual-communication.html

v https://simplicable.com/new/visual-communication-examples

v https://businessjargons.com/written-communication.html

v https://study.com/academy/lesson/what-is-written-communication-in-business-definition-types-examples.html

v https://www.livestrong.com/article/150573-what-is-verbal-communication/

v refers to the use of sounds and language to relay a message. It serves as a vehicle for expressing desires, ideas and concepts and is vital to the processes of learning and teaching. In combination with nonverbal forms of communication, verbal communication acts as the primary tool for expression between two or more people.

v https://businessjargons.com/non-verbal-communication.html

v https://simplicable.com/new/nonverbal-communication

v https://courses.lumenlearning.com/introductiontocommunication/chapter/types-of-nonverbal-communication/

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