Effective is communication to help us better understand people and situations. It helps us resolve differences, respect and trust others, show affection and help create ideas. Communication often seems simple but in some situations and conversations some things get misunderstood. The misunderstanding can be caused by verbal and nonverbal communication. This sometimes causes friction and conflict in personal and professional relationships. By understanding effective communication skills, you can better connect with your spouse, kids, friends, and coworkers.
Two types of communication is verbal and nonverbal. When people talk about things the care about, they normally use nonverbal communication. Body language and gestures, facial expressions, eye contact, and how a person reacts to another person are all examples of nonverbal communication. Understanding and the use of nonverbal communication can help connect with other clearing, express how you really feel and build a better relationship at work and home. Verbal communication is the main way of communicating. Some of the key components are words, sound, speaking and language. While using verbal communication in a conversation or discussion there is a person who is listening. There is a big difference between listening to someone and hearing someone. Hearing is the ability to hear a sound by detecting vibration in sound using your ear. Listening is when a person actively listens and pays attention to the speaker and can provide feedback. For example you can hear someone speaking but are not listening and cannot provide feedback.
Formal channels of communication are within the “chain of command” in the criminal justice field. The chain of command gives directions using the formal channels of upward, downward, and horizontal communication through the levels of command. (Sinclair, 2010) The organization’s order forms procedures related to communication within the levels of