Communication Type

There are several forms of communicating with somebody. Some of us know only the verbal, oral and the written way you can communicate, but there is also communication through body language and through signs . In addition, there are digital and/or electronic forms of communication. The most used form of communication is of course the verbal one, face to face or even on the phone. People learn to communicate from an early age, and when they grow up communication comes naturally. The oral communication is the most used one and it is part of our daily lives. Written and symbolic communication is the way humankind records history .
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The first communication ever, was through signs, invented by cave men, that also left symbols scribed on the inside of their caves. As we have developed our written communication has changed into a very complicated and sophisticated one. Communication through signs is mostly used today, by people with talking disabilities. They have a vocabulary of their own, in order to understand each other. People who don`t have this disability can also learn this special vocabulary. The verbal communication is more easy to understand. It has different volumes and inflections and you can transmit a more clear message. Body language is very important in communication. People don`t know but the body language represents 50% of the entire communication.

You have to pay attention to your gestures, posture, tone of voice and face mimics. You can send unwanted messages without even knowing. For example you can easily tell if somebody doesn`t like the place he is in or the conversation he has. A bored person has a dull look , stays with arms crossed and kicks his feet continuously. Body language is a very effective form of communication that is used both by children and adults. Also you can see it on animals, either domestic or wild. When your dog is happy he wags his tail and when a tiger is ready to attract he shows his teeth and makes a scary noise.

The electronic form of communication , has been developed since the invention of the phone. Since then, the civilization has moved forward and today we have faxes, computers, radio, satellite television etc. Communication is the foundation of any relationship. Communication is the key to a nice environment and a pleasant relationship with friends, family and co-workers. Through communication we send information and so , it`s a two way process : it has to have a sender and a receiver. For the communication to end in success the message has to be understood.

To communicate proper with somebody you have to listen and to understand. The most rare quality today, is listening. The forms of communication we have presented are each used in different situations. So in order to really improve your communication you first have to know very well what form you choose.

Communication is the base foundation of any relationship. Whether it`s with family or with friends and co-workers, communication is the key to a quiet and peaceful environment. Communication is a two way process so it involves two people. Through communication we send information and messages and of course it needs a receiver and a sender. For the communication to be a success the message that is send has to be understood. Communication has two base types : verbal and nonverbal. Verbal one is divided in 3 : oral, writing and email. Nonverbal is body language and face mimics.

Nonverbal communication counts as much as the verbal one. People usually don`t give so much importance to communication and conversation. From little kids we learn how to communicate and to have a conversation and when growing up it comes naturally. But communication is the key in any relationship and we should pay more attention to the way we are expressing our thoughts. When we speak we choose one type of communication for each situation. Here are four types of communication that are often used:  assertive, aggressive, passive and passive-aggressive. The assertive one is practically the one we use every day. It comes naturally and it`s usually the best way to communicate. But sadly, few people select this kind of communication. The second one involves manipulation and making people do what we want them to do by using all kinds of techniques like : anger and intimidation. The third one, passive communication is used usually by people who believe that by not talking and not expressing their point of view they avoid an argument. Passives choose to not react than to not stand up for what they believe in, just because it`s more safe. This is usually a tactic for those who are more shy and don`t really have confidence in themselves.
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Passive –aggressive communication is the worst one. Unfortunately many people use it to get even. By avoiding confrontation and using manipulation to get revenge, you don`t really solve anything. In order to have a great communication the best thing is to adopt a style that fits your character. The key is to not scream and yeal, to watch your tone of voice and express what you want to say in a calm and clear way. By doing this , the other person will understand more better what is your problem and the situation has an  easy way out.

People in today`s society are very stressed and have many problems, either with family or with work. Communication is the last thing they have in mind, so when it comes to talking about something , they don`t have the patience to stay and listen and they use other methods to have their way. These four types of communication are the most used ones, and it`s the result of lack of communication. People are hard-headed and if they don`t like something they reject it from the beginning. This is not the way to solve things. Try to listen and to understand  and your conversation will certainly improve itself with a little help.

Communication is the most important element of today`s society. Without communication our entire activities would be a total chaos. Communication is a two-way process. It has to have a sender and a receiver. While communicating, you send a message. This message if not properly understood by the receiver, makes the communication fail. So, it`s very important when communicating to always make yourself understood by sending clear and uncomplicated ideas. There are a few types of communication like for example : Verbal communication, that is composed from oral communication, written and email. And Non-Verbal communication that is also composed of expression , expressive behaviors and  body language.
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The oral communication refers to spoken words, that can be said face-to-face or on telephone. The written one can be either through a letter or through email. The important thing here is the style of writing, the vocabulary used and also grammar. Nonverbal communication includes tone of voice, gestures, posture, facial expression etc. For example a hard handshake means a determined person, a fake smile means that that person doesn`t like the company, because a persons face says all about his/her mood. People don`t usually pay much attention to their body language and so they can be read like an open book. Body language is 50 % of the entire communication, and it`s not something you can overlook that easily.

There are also other types of communication like : formal and informal communication. The formal one has to occur in a more uptight situation and environment. For example at work, at business gatherings, official conferences, meetings and written memos etc. Formal communication is direct, official and rigid, and can be also used when first meeting someone. Informal communication is all about day to day conversation. You have an informal conversation with friends, family because it doesn`t have the same rigidity and rules. That`s why talking with friends lasts more than talking to anyone else. Also we have 4 types of communication that are often used like : assertive communication, aggressive , passive and passive-aggressive. The first one is the natural way we express ourselves but ironically assertive is the style most people use least.

Aggressive communication is about manipulation. We tend to make people do what we want them to do and this is a very used method of communication. The passive one is when we don`t talk too much and don`t express many thoughts in order to not start an argument. For some it is more safe to not react than to stand up. And the last one is a combination of styles. It`s when a person doesn`t want to start a confrontation but gets even by manipulating. Unfortunately many people use this method. In conclusion, there are many types of communication you can choose from, the important thing is to just be yourself and be honest. When communicating you transmit a message, so be careful not to transmit the wrong one.

Communicating feelings is often very hard. People are usually more introverted when it comes to talking about their feelings. You just don`t want to open up, especially if you had a bad experience in the past about this subjects. Trust is also a very important factor in communicating feelings. You can`t just start talking and open up your soul to someone you don`t really trust and know. Whether it`s your family, brother or sister, lover or friends communicating feelings is difficult. Opening up means vulnerability and people can be mean if they want to, and this can in time back-fire. So, you have to choose carefully the person whom you want to share your feelings to. A very good friend or your life partner are very good choices.

Friends usually understand better than family , what`s on your mind, because a friend knows everything and sees the great picture. Talking to members of your family is more difficult because they judge you and make you do things you don`t really want to. Maybe you just need an advice to figure out things and a friend is probably the best choice. If you have difficulty in sharing feelings here are some advices to help you open up more easily: first you need to choose the right place and time to share something so profound. Choose a location where you can both speak without interruption and most importantly, the other person has to be available and not stressed.
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If you are upset about something and you want to share this, then it`s best to avoid a critical tone of voice. You can always begin with something you both agree on and then express your dissatisfaction but with a calm attitude. Judgmental thinking it`s best to be avoided. Nobody can judge, only God is the one that has this right. If it`s about peaceful feelings like love and care, then also the location is very important as well as the words you choose. If you want to make a love declaration then it`s best to just talk from your heart, it will be more real and more moving than having an already thought speech.

Communication is very important in any relationship. Whether it`s with colleagues at work, with family or friends , communication is the key element of a really rewording relationship. Communicating feelings is probably the most difficult part, because is hard to tell somebody you care about, that they have hurt you or that you are disappointed of their actions. People are sensitive and hard-headed so you have to be careful at the way you are sharing any kind of feelings. Don`t let yourself be overwhelmed by bad thoughts and wrong ideas. No matter how hard it is to share feelings this is a thing you should definitely do. In order to make the situation better or improve a situation , talking about what bothers you or talking about your feelings you have for somebody, makes you fell more at ease and released from a continuous stress.

To improve your relationship with others you can use communication and understanding. You can do this through the quality of your interactions with others and how you value your co-workers and acquaintances as human beings. If you want to have a great result in communicating with others, then you have to be motivated and very interested in others. You must seek to understand others, but you also must desire to put this understanding to use in improving your relationships with those around you. At work communication is vital. You won`t have a great career if you are always arguing with your colleagues. Work is the only place where you have to control your emotions, your nerves and your reactions.
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People see you in a certain way and you don`t want to leave a bad impression. At work you spend most of your day, and partly half of your life. We all communicate, of course, but not necessarily effectively. When you talk , you must make sure that the other person understands what you are saying, and viceversa. A  proof of ineffective interaction is found in comments such as, “That’s not what I meant,” or, “You never listen to me,” or, “I never knew you felt that way.” It`s not a shame if you hear these lines often. The following suggestions will help to minimize these situations: Make yourself available in your office or wherever people can find you easily on a regular basis; Try to break down the boss/employee barrier by participating in everyday chit-chat with staff over a cup of coffee or soda, in this way you will be more approachable; Listen carefully during conversations with staff members talking of interests, expectations and personal goals. Pay particular attention to the feelings attached to these statements. Effective listening involves gaining an accurate understanding of what someone is saying.

Listening  is a powerful communication skill, that is missing in most conversations. During conversation, carefully attend to the non-verbal behavior of others. Body language may be more powerful than actual words. Also be aware of your own body language.Always maintain eye contact, and nod your head  to show that you are listening and in the same time understanding. A great advice is to attempt to summarize key points, at the end of the discussion. This task will leave the person feeling that you listened and that you valued what they had to say.

Communication is used by everyone in the work place at all times. Employees communicate with each other to get their jobs done. Supervisors communicate with their staff to run a business proficiently. Everyone working within a business communicates with customers and consumers to make sure all of the clients’ needs are met. Without it, no work could ever be accomplished. With communication, many problems can be solved before they even have an opportunity to arise, communicating can be a very powerful act, so always think before speaking.

Nonverbal communication is usually understood as the process of communication through sending and receiving messages without words. Such messages can be communicated through gesture; body language or posture; facial expression and eye contact. Speech may also contain nonverbal elements known as paralanguage, including voice quality, emotion and speaking style, intonation and tone of voice. However, much of the study of nonverbal communication has focused on face-to-face interaction. These different types of nonverbal communication are common; weather we see them or not, the signs are there. An important fact in nonverbal communication is understanding these nonverbal gestures. The message can be misunderstood and then the hole conversation is misinterpreted.
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Here are the different types of nonverbal communication : 1. Facial expressions can include smiling, facial warmth or pleasantness; 2. Body language and posture is related to the way you sit or stand when talking to someone. You can find out many things from just looking very carefully at one`s position. 3 Gestures 4. Paralanguage is the various acoustic properties of speech such as tone, pitch and accent, collectively known as prosody, can all give off nonverbal cues. Paralanguage may change the meaning of words. The voice set is the context in which the speaker is speaking. This can include the situation, gender, mood, age and a person’s culture.  The voice qualities are volume, pitch, tempo, rhythm, articulation, resonance, nasality, and accent. They give each individual a unique “voice print”. Vocalization consists of three subsections: characterizers, qualifiers and segregates. Characterizers are emotions expressed while speaking, such as laughing, crying, and yawning. A voice qualifier is the style of delivering a message – for example, yelling “Hey stop that!”, as opposed to whispering “Hey stop that”.

Vocal segregates such as “uh-huh” notify the speaker that the listener is listening. 5 Eye gaze – eye contact can indicate interest, attention, and involvement. Gaze is composed of the actions of looking while talking, looking while listening, amount of gaze, and frequency of glances, 6 Haptics is the study of touching as nonverbal communication. Touches that can be defined as communication and includes handshakes, holding hands, kissing (cheek, lips, hand), back slapping, high fives, a pat on the shoulder, and brushing an arm. Touching of oneself during communication may include licking, picking, holding, and scratching.

7 Proxemics is the study of how people use and perceive the physical space around them. The space between the sender and the receiver of a message influences the way the message is interpreted. 8 Appearance that is very important for each person. We tend to talk more with beautiful people. They are considered more interesting and sociable. People who have a bad opinion about themselves stay in the corner or talk less. They don`t show off so much and are a little introverted.

Communication skills are the qualities with which a person can express best what he/ she wants to say. Effective communication skills is all about conveying your messages to other people clearly. It’s also about receiving information that others are sending to you. Communication is best achieved through simple planning and control. Most people use communication  skills quickly and automatically, and as a result, don`t have the benefit of time to analyze which skills will be used in particular situations, or how best to apply them. When our social reflexes are effective, we don’t need time to think – we just do and say what comes naturally. But for children and people with disabilities communication is difficult.
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Children with this kind of problem are usually seen as uninterested in a conversation. They have different problems that can be observed when talking to them. For example their gestures are not linked with their ideas and emotions. Body language does not match speech. He thanks you for giving him a desired gift but slumps and stares off into space; waves too strongly or too unenthusiastically for the circumstances; forgets to reinforce emotion with body language. They also use facial expression too much . For example their expression is not appropriate for the situation. The person who has this kind of disabilities doesn`t nod to show he gets the point, looks furious at small disappointment and forgets to smile. They usually talk too fast and don`t let others speak. Share too much information and talk about a subject although it`s irritating for someone. They tend to stare to the point of discomfort, don`t look others in the eyes and hide behind a hat, hair or what is at hand.

There are qualified people specially trained to help other people with serious problems like this one. Communication is very important in a society, and dealing with a problem like this can really make one feel unwanted or even rejected. In general, people are not very opened to persons that have disabilities. It`s sad that we are afraid to even try to talk to somebody with communication skills with learning disabilities. If there were a little more understanding and kindness, then everyone would have a shot at being happy.

These kids with learning disabilities are victims. It`s not their fault and their are not stupid. They just don`t react in the same way as everyone else. If by their side is someone who is 100% involved in his work, then slowly these kids will most probably have a normal life when they grow up. Without communication, everything is harder. Communication separates us from animals, we are able to talk to listen and to understand. So , communication skills is a must, in a society that has great expectations from it`s citizens.

Nonverbal communication exists since Charles Darwins “Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals”. Since then many experts have found that peoples communication is not only verbal but also nonverbal. A substantial portion of our communication is nonverbal. Every day, we respond to nonverbal signs and behaviors including postures, facial expression, eye gaze, gestures, and tone of voice. Communication is made of 93%  nonverbal communication, 55% through facial expression, posture, gesture and 38% through tone of voice. Nonverbal communication types can include:  Shaking hands, posture, facial expressions, appearance, voice, tone, hairstyle, clothes, expression in your eyes, smile, how close you stand to others, how you listen, confidence, your breathing, the way you move, the way you stand, the way you touch people, color choice, silence.
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Nonverbal communication types are : Firstly facial expression. You have 80 muscles in your face that can create more than 7,000 facial expressions. There are six main types of facial expressions applied to everyone: Sadness- Area around mouth and eyes,  Happiness- includes smile and round eyes, Fear- open mouth; Disgust-wrinkled nose, raised upper lip; Angry- lower eyebrow and stare intensely and Surprise-raised eyebrow, wide open eyes, open mouth. Second are the gestures. This includes more shoulder and arm gestures,like waving, pointing, and using fingers to indicate number amounts. Third are paralinguistics such as tone of voice , loudness. The tone of voice can have a great effect in a conversation . your state of mind can be easily seen through your tone of voice. If you are upset you can talk nervously or in a lower voice when you are sad. Some words can have a different meaning depending on the tone of voice.

The fourth type of nonverbal communication is the body language and posture. People of higher status take a more relaxed body posture. Standing tall helps a person achieve dominance. When people have inferior roles, they reflect the move by lowering their head or raise their hands. There are many gestures we can notice in other person`s body language. Most of the time, we don`t see them or it just comes natural. The fifth nonverbal communication type is Proxemics- the space we consider as belonging to us. Women tend to sit closer to one another than men and they tend to turn their bodies towards one another. Space and distance can be an indicator of intimacy. The more you get to know somebody the more you get near. 

The sixth is eye gaze. Eye gaze includes looking, staring, and blinking that can also be important nonverbal behaviors. Seventh – haptics meaning communication through touch. And the last one appearance. Our choice of color, clothing, hairstyles, and other factors affecting appearance are also considered as nonverbal communication. It`s a fact that attractive people have more success. They are seen as more interesting, have more dates and can climb the ladder of society more quickly than the rest. Attractive individuals are perceived as happier, more popular, more sociable, and more successful.

Effective communication skills and public relations are two things that complete each other. Public relations can`t work without an effective communication skills. Any person who works as a PR will never have a good career if his /she`s communication skills are poor. To be a successful public relations practitioner one has to be a great communicator at all levels. Effective communication skills is all about conveying your messages to other people clearly and unambiguously. For a PR this is essential.

Public relations specialists handle organizational functions such as media, community, consumer, industry, and governmental relations; political campaigns; interest-group representation; conflict mediation; and employee and investor relations. They have the important job to convince people about certain things and to make them believe. They are selling a product. Doesn`t matter if it doesn`t work or if it`s bad for you, their job is to make people believe.In government, public relations specialists, who may be called press secretaries, information officers, public affairs specialists, or communication specialists, keep the public informed about the activities of agencies and officials.
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For many  people communicating their ideas in a clear and understanding way is difficult. Communication is best achieved through simple planning and control. Most conversations sort of drift along; in business, this is wasteful; as a manager, you seek communication rather than chatter. In PR is the same. Your conversation has to be to the point and well thought. Ideas have to come easily and in order. If you are chaotic nobody will understand and your business has to lose. Here are some tips on how to have total control of what your communicating: you must make your message understood, you must receive/understand the intended message sent to you, thus  you must learn to listen as well as to speak. This can very well work in a class at school, in an office or in a group of friends. In communicating not only what you are trying to communicate is important but also the way you are interacting, your voice(how you say, it`s as important as what you say ),  your body movements have a code of their own (in essence, your body movements express what your attitudes and thoughts really are) and also your appearance (first impressions influence the audience’s attitudes to you, so dress appropriately for the occasion.

Effective communication skills and public relations  don`t exist one without the other. Every job requires communication skill because in any occasion you interact with people. Big companies nowadays ask for employees with communication skills. Knowing how to talk can make you climb up the ladder of society. Effective communication skills and public relations , are two ingredients for success.

Communication is the single thing that keeps us all together. Without communication between people we would still be in the Neanderthal. Communication is the key in every relationship and it is a skill that few people have.  At home, with your parents, with your lover, at work with colleagues and with friends, communication holds a team together. Your family is a team, your friends are a team and also your partner and you are a team. But most important communication holds a team together at work, with your colleagues with which you interact everyday. Teams are groups of individuals who work together to accomplish a task/project. For a team to be effective it needs to have communication. The quality of the team’s work, to a large extent, depends upon the quality of the information shared. The ability of team members to understand and communicate information, leads the team to success.
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There are some elements for a good team communication : the first is active listening. Always in a conversation it`s best to listen. You should ask other`s opinion about a subject before presenting yours, use a positive or neutral tone of voice, focus on the issue and not on the person, keep your cool and don`t lose your temper and last but not least, back up your opinions with a few important key points . Secondly if you want to have an effective communication you should show that you are willing to start a conversation and to share information. Make sure that the information it`s positive and it doesn`t offend nobody. And the third element of a good communication is understanding. Because the receiver though he or she heard the message, it does not insure that the message was correctly received. So speak clearly and be careful so that everyone understands.

Communication is the key that unlocks every million dollar idea. On an effective team, obviously people make good business decisions. Good decisions pull your team toward its goals, bad decisions block progress. There should not be any secrets on a healthy team. People from top to bottom of your organization need to know the objectives of their team in the grand scheme. Building effective communication within your team depends upon people’s understanding of what they have to do. They should know with what their company is dealing with and where the company is at financially.

If you really want your team communication to improve you must create an environment of responsibility. People need to see that their work is appreciated in the company.  Share honestly with people why the information they’re being presented with needs to be kept within the boundaries of your team. We have seen that a good communication holds a team together. So making a team work needs many things. Trust and sincerity are the most important, these make the communication much easier.