Introduction to Communication

The Latin origin is 'Communico', which means 'to share'.

1. Sender 2. Encoding

The receiver reads or listens to the message and interprets or decodes it.

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Communication is the process of sharing information, ideas, thoughts, feelings, or needs with others.

'Communico' is the Latin word for 'to share,' from which the word 'communication' is derived.

The basic parts include: sender, encoding, channel, receiver, decoding, and feedback.

Encoding is the process of putting a message into words, gestures, or symbols.

Decoding is the process of interpreting or making sense of the message received.

Feedback is the receiver's response to the message, letting the sender know they understood (or didn't).

Communication channels include speaking, writing, texting, video calls, body language, and nonverbal cues.

Toxic communication includes gossip, judging, negativity, excuses, lying, dogmatism, and complaining.

Some ways include being present, asking open-ended questions, going with the flow, admitting when you don't know something, and not equating your experiences with others.

A key principle is active listening, which involves paying full attention to the speaker and ensuring understanding.