Forms of Human Communication
Ellen Madrid
COM-101-008
Mr. Rose
Forms of Human Communication Throughout the semester, I had to read specific chapters. I came upon this very interesting topic called forms of human communication. There is actually seven ways of communication. They are intrapersonal communication, interpersonal communication, interviewing, team communication, public communication, computer-mediated communication and mass communication. Each type of communication has a significant meaning and they are very active in our daily routines. Intrapersonal communication is the communication you have with yourself. Through intrapersonal communication you talk with, learn about, judge yourself. You persuade yourself of this or that, reason about possible decisions to make, and rehearse messages that you plan to send to other. (Devito) For example, your running late to work because your alarm didn’t go off on time. You arrive to work about ten minutes late, your boss asks you why are you so late? You have to think of an excuse that doesn’t get you fired so you ask yourself what is a good excuse to tell your boss. That little voice in your head is what is called intrapersonal communication. Interpersonal communication occurs when you interact with a person with whom you have some kind of relationship; it can take place face-to-face as well as through electric channels or even in traditional writing. (Devito) It helps us understand how and why people behave and communicate in different ways to construct and negotiate a social reality. (Interpersonal Communication)While interpersonal communication can be defined as its own area of study, it also occurs within other contexts like groups and organizations. (Interpersonal Communication) For example, you can email a family member about an upcoming birthday, or talk to a friend about their weekend plans. It doesn’t matter if it is an acquaintance, a colleague, or a family member; it’s through interpersonal communication that you establish
COM-101-008
Mr. Rose
Forms of Human Communication Throughout the semester, I had to read specific chapters. I came upon this very interesting topic called forms of human communication. There is actually seven ways of communication. They are intrapersonal communication, interpersonal communication, interviewing, team communication, public communication, computer-mediated communication and mass communication. Each type of communication has a significant meaning and they are very active in our daily routines. Intrapersonal communication is the communication you have with yourself. Through intrapersonal communication you talk with, learn about, judge yourself. You persuade yourself of this or that, reason about possible decisions to make, and rehearse messages that you plan to send to other. (Devito) For example, your running late to work because your alarm didn’t go off on time. You arrive to work about ten minutes late, your boss asks you why are you so late? You have to think of an excuse that doesn’t get you fired so you ask yourself what is a good excuse to tell your boss. That little voice in your head is what is called intrapersonal communication. Interpersonal communication occurs when you interact with a person with whom you have some kind of relationship; it can take place face-to-face as well as through electric channels or even in traditional writing. (Devito) It helps us understand how and why people behave and communicate in different ways to construct and negotiate a social reality. (Interpersonal Communication)While interpersonal communication can be defined as its own area of study, it also occurs within other contexts like groups and organizations. (Interpersonal Communication) For example, you can email a family member about an upcoming birthday, or talk to a friend about their weekend plans. It doesn’t matter if it is an acquaintance, a colleague, or a family member; it’s through interpersonal communication that you establish
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