WHAT IS COMMUNICATION ?

Communication is the transmission of information, ideas, attitudes, or emotion from one person or group to another (or others) primarily through symbols. Communication may be defined as “social interaction through messages”. Most people are born with the physical ability to talk,
but we must learn to speak well and communicate effectively. Speaking, listening, and
our ability to understand verbal and nonverbal meanings are skills we develop in various
ways. We also are taught some communication skills directly
through education, and by practicing those skills and having them evaluated.
Oral communication has long been our main method for communicating with one
another. It is estimated that 75% of a person’s day is spent communicating in some way.
A majority of your communication time may be spent speaking and listening, while a
minority of that time is spent reading and writing. These communication actions reflect
skills which foster personal, academic, and professional success.
Levels of communication;
Intra-personel
Inter personel
Group
Organizational
Mass


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