Process of communication
The process of communication involves the following steps:
1. Sender: The person or entity who initiates the communication, formulates the message and transmits it to the receiver.
2. Message: The information, idea, or feelings being communicated from the sender to the receiver.
3. Encoding: The process of converting the message into a form that can be transmitted, such as spoken language, written text, or non-verbal cues.
4. Channel: The medium through which the message is transmitted, such as face-to-face conversation, phone call, email, or social media.
5. Decoding: The process of interpreting and understanding the message by the receiver.
6. Receiver: The person or entity who receives the message and interprets its meaning.
7. Feedback: The response or reaction of the receiver to the message, which completes the communication loop.
8. Noise: Any factor that interferes with the communication process, such as distractions, misinterpretations, or technical problems.
9. Context: The background and circumstances in which the communication takes place, which can influence how the message is perceived.
10. Understanding: The ultimate goal of communication, where both the sender and receiver share a common meaning and interpretation of the message.