How Do we Communicate? - Advanced Stuff!

Hey kids! Welcome back to KidsCast! Imagine a day you can't talk at all. Will you like it? Certainly not, right? But do you know that this plain talking of yours involves many things! Do you want to know them? Alright, let's dive in!

What is Communication?

Before understanding several types of communication, we need to understand what communication is. So, communication is the process of passing and understanding information from one person to another. We also wrote another article in detail about what is communication, a much more basic one. You can refer to it once before going further: Click here to check out our article: What is Communication?

Now, let us see different types of communication methods:

Verbal Communication

Verbal communication is the most common form of communication used by humans. It involves the use of spoken or written words to convey a message. Verbal communication can take place in person, over the phone, or through video conferencing. It is important to use appropriate language, tone, and volume when communicating verbally to ensure that the message is conveyed clearly and effectively.

Non-verbal Communication

Non-verbal communication includes body language, facial expressions, and tone of voice. Non-verbal communication can be used to supplement or even replace verbal communication. For example, a smile or nod of the head can convey agreement or approval, while a frown or shaking of the head can convey disagreement or disapproval.

Written Communication

Written communication involves the use of written words, such as emails, text messages, and letters, to convey a message. Written communication is particularly useful when the message needs to be documented or when the sender and receiver are not in the same location.

Visual Communication

Visual communication involves the use of images, graphs, charts, and other visual aids to convey a message. Visual communication is particularly useful when the message is complex and difficult to explain verbally or in writing.

Gestural Communication

Gestural communication involves the use of hand gestures, sign language, and other physical movements to convey a message. Gestural communication is particularly useful when the sender and receiver do not speak the same language or when verbal communication is not possible.

What is Effective Communication?

Effective communication involves both the sender and the receiver being able to understand and interpret the message being conveyed. In other words, effective communication refers to the communication process in which the receiver is able to understand and interpret the information or message received. It is important to choose the appropriate mode or way of communication depending on the context and the audience and to ensure that the message is conveyed clearly and effectively.

Modern means of communication

1. Telephone: The telephone is a device that transmits voice over a distance using wires or radio waves. It allows for real-time communication between two or more people who are not physically in the same location.

2. Email: Email is a digital mean of communication that allows for the exchange of text messages, documents, and other digital content. It is widely used for business and personal communication.

3. Text Messaging: Text messaging is a form of digital communication that allows for the exchange of short text messages using a mobile device or computer.

4. Video Conferencing: Video conferencing is a real-time means of communication that allows people to communicate with each other using video and audio. It is often used in business and educational settings to conduct meetings and classes remotely.

5. Social Media: Social media platforms allow for the exchange of messages, images, videos, and other digital content between individuals and groups. Popular social media platforms include Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

6. Postal Mail: Postal mail is a traditional mean of communication that involves sending physical letters and packages through a postal service. Although it is not as fast as digital communication, it is still widely used for sending official documents and personal letters.

7. Fax: Fax is a means of transmitting documents over a telephone line. Although it is not as widely used as it once was, it is still used in some industries, such as healthcare and legal services.

8. Instant Messaging: Instant messaging is a form of digital communication that allows for the real-time exchange of text messages between individuals or groups. Popular instant messaging apps include WhatsApp, Messenger, and Slack.

So, kids, this was all for this article. Hope you learnt the complexities of communication. Also, you all would be aware of how important communication is in the present world. So, learning might be useful to you. Now, we sign off, but we hope to see you again in our next post. Till then...

HAPPY LEARNING!