Aspects Of Communication

By John Khu
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Communication is the process of sharing information. In a simplistic form information is sent

from a sender or encoder to a receiver or decoder.
Communication can be:
1. Verbal communication which requires language. A language is a system of arbitrary signals,
such as voice sounds, gestures or written symbols which communicate thoughts or feelings
2. Non-verbal communication, which does not need language to exchange ones thoughts. Silence
is the best example. In certain contexts, silence can convey its own meaning, e.g. reverence,
indifference, emotional coldness, rudeness, thoughtfulness, humility, aggressiveness. Silent
communication shows more emotion than verbal. Non-verbal communication includes gestures,
body language, signs, symbols etc.
In everyday day life we come across various forms of communication. Between parties,
communication content includes acts that declare knowledge and experiences, give advice and
commands, and ask questions. These acts may take many forms, including gestures (nonverbal
communication, sign language and body language), writing and speech .The form depends on the
symbol systems used. Together, communication content and form make messages that are sent
towards a destination. The target can be oneself, another person or another entity (such as a
corporation or group
A particular instance of communication is called a speech act. A speech act typically follows a
variation of logical means of delivery. The most common of these, and perhaps the best, is the
dialogue. The dialogue is a form of communication where both the parties are involved in
sending information. There are many other forms of communication but the reason the dialogue
is good is because the dialogue lends itself to clearer communication due to feedback. (Feedback
being encoded information, either verbal or nonverbal, sent back to the original sender (now the
receiver) and then decoded.
Although we do not realize but in everyday we communicate with 10 to 1000 people in one way
or the other may be directly or indirectly. All of us come across situations when things go wrong
due to lack of communication. There can be various barriers in communication which may lead
to such a situation.
Following factors can impede human communication
1. Not understanding the language
Verbal and non-verbal messages are in a different language. This includes not understanding the
idioms used by another sub-culture or group. Not understanding the language also means that
body language cannot be understood. One person may greet another person differently. If the two
people do not understand each other then it can cause a rift in communication
2. Not understanding the context
Not knowing and or understanding the history of the occasion, relationship, or culture. Intent can
be perceived differently by the receiver than what the sender intended.
3. Obfuscation
Intentionally delivering an obscure or confusing message
4. Distraction
Inadequate attention to processing a message. This is not limited to live conversations or
broadcasts. Any person may improperly process any message if they do not focus adequately.
Sometimes due to the "static", or real life events that cause distraction. This is why an interactive
form of communication, one with lots of questions and answers for clarity, would be best so it is
easier to stay involved in the message and to have less miscommunication.
So communication is an important activity in one's life. Whether humans or animals, everyone
wants to share his feelings, his emotions, his thought, his ideas and hence develops one way or
the other to communicate!
John Khu is an experience entrepreneur and internet marketer. He specializes in communication
development and personal happiness.
http://www.communicationessence.com
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Smile Power
Like a flower with a pleasant scent, your smile can draw people close enough to see inside you.
That's Smile Power. A smile has the power to radiate the qualities that make you beautiful on the
inside - kindness, friendship, honesty, respect, patience, and self-control.
Give smiles away like flowers. Let your smile be an invitation for others to get to know the great
person behind the smile. Then let people see that your smile doesn't stop at your mouth. It goes
all the way to your heart.
Be like a flower. Let your Smile Power bloom!
Dr. Fulton recognizes that patients have greater needs than straight teeth. She and her team are
committed to letting each patient know that he or she is more than just an orthodontic case.
Every patient is treated with respect, compassion and sensitivity to his or her individuality.
Through her personal interaction with her patients, Dr. Fulton emphasizes the importance of
personal excellence. She is especially devoted to promoting positive qualities of character in
children - an expression of inner beauty she calls Smile Power.
Young people are exposed to millions of messages about who they are and how they should
relate to others. Many of those messages do little to encourage the development of characteristics
such as kindness, courtesy, honesty and self-control. In both words and actions, the people in Dr.
Fulton's office seek to exemplify Smile Power while encouraging patients of all ages to do the
same.
Dr. Fulton and her orthodontic team work to promote a family atmosphere in her office that
makes each patient feel valued. Children enjoy the warmth and personal interest that Dr. Fulton
and her assistants demonstrate. Adults appreciate the personalized care they receive as their case
progresses. A commitment to serving the patient with excellence and understanding is the
cornerstone of Dr. Fulton's practice.
Enter Smiling
What is the best way to walk into a crowded room by yourself? The answer is simple: take
something very important with you - a smile.
Wearing a smile when you are among strangers is the best way to invite them to get to know you.
A smile sends a message that you are friendly and easy to like. It tells people that you have a
positive outlook and that you are smiling and attractive on the inside. Your face is the first thing
people look at when they meet you for the first time, so why not let it advertise what a great
person you are? Why not turn on your Smile Power?
The Bible says, "Don't depend on things like fancy hairdos or gold jewelry or expensive clothes
to make you look beautiful. Be beautiful in your heart by being gentle and quiet. This kind of
beauty will last, and God considers it very special" (1 Peter 3:3-4; Contemporary English
Version).
Now let's talk about using Smile Power in a room full of strangers. Do you know how to mingle?
It's really not that hard, especially if the first thing that people see is a smile on your face. Look
around the room until you see a group of people who look interesting - looking for other smiles
is a good place to start. When you spot a group of friendly looking people, go up to them and
say, "Hi." Then tell them your name. You may want to ask a question, such as, "I'm new to this
place. What should I do to be a part of what's happening here?" People love to give advice, so
you will give them a chance to be friendly toward you if you ask a question like this.
If you find that this group is unfriendly or doesn't share your interests, tell them it was nice
meeting them and move on. Sooner or later you'll find people whom you want to be around and
who will welcome you to their group. The secret is letting your Smile Power shine through.
Kindness: Your Inner Smile
"Beauty, unaccompanied by virtue, is as a flower without perfume."
-- French Proverb
Virtue is an "old-fashioned" term that means moral excellence or goodness. A virtuous person
possesses certain character traits, or values, that society considers worthy of admiration.
Honesty, compassion, courage and kindness are some of the values that make us good in the eyes
of others.
Like a flower with an pleasant scent, people who exhibit virtue in their daily lives attract
admirers. They are respected by their friends and family, valued by their employer and embraced
by their community. They make the world a better place. People who are beautiful on the outside
may be pleasing to look at, but people with inner beauty leave a sweet fragrance in the lives of
everyone they meet.
Of all the different values a person can possess, kindness is a special quality that generates
tremendous power. It uplifts heavy hearts, brightens dark situations, heals hurt feelings. Hatred
and anger are no match for the power of kindness. And perhaps best of all, every act of kindness
gives you a warm glow in your heart that nothing else can match. You are best to yourself when
you are good to others.
Being kind doesn't require much effort. In fact, the smallest acts of kindness often mean the
most. Letting someone go ahead of you in line, writing a note to a discouraged friend, offering to
do a simple chore for a family member - kindness is a gift of great value that costs you very
little.
Remember, kindness is an excellent measure of your smile power.
Do all the good you can,
By all the means you can,
In all the ways you can,
In all the places you can,
At all the times you can,
To all the people you can,
As long as ever you can.
-- Ian MacLaren
Words of Wisdom
"The greater thing in this world is not so much where we stand as in which direction we are
moving." -Oliver W. Holmes
A smile is a curve that helps to set things straight.
If you meet a man who has no smile, give him yours.
"Happiness equals discipline and confidence" - Benjamin Franklin
"Little crocodile ...
How cheerfully he seems to grin,
How neatly spreads his claws,
And welcomes little fishes in
With gently smiling jaws"
- Lewis Carroll
"All right," said the [Cheshire Cat]; and this time it vanished quite slowly, beginning with the
end of the tail, and ending with the grin, which remained sometime after the rest of it had gone.
- "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland"