Good communication is crucial in relationships. When you work on improving how you communicate, it brings lots of advantages.

What are the four main mediums (types) of communication?

It refers to any form of communication that is not transmitted through spoken word

It is any form of communication that occurs through spoken word

It means the transfer of information to a person in a format that can be read or viewed.

It involves the use of words, sentences, and paragraphs in order to communicate.

It is the process of exchanging ideas, thoughts, opinions, knowledge, and data so that the message is received and understood with clarity and purpose.

It is dependent on how rich those ideas are, and how much of those ideas are retained in the process.

It refers to anyone who is expected to receive the message you are sending.

Give me an example of a skill.

What are the principles of effective communication?

It is ensuring what you’re saying is communicated clearly and with no room for misunderstanding.

Good advice for being clear includes the following, EXCEPT:

The message should be as brief as may be required depending on one’s purpose.

Despite its conciseness, the message should still be complete and accurate. Whenever necessary, background information should be given to provide better understanding.

Effective communication is usually planned to ensure the systematic flow of ideas and transition from one point to another.

The sender of the message should be sensitive to the needs and interests of the receiver. In the case of face-to-face communication, the speaker must always be conscious of the reaction of the listener and adjust his/her communication strategy accordingly.

Different people have different communication styles, and consequently, different expectations. Effective communicators know how to adapt to the varying needs and expectations of their audience and modify the message or the way the message is sent

It is a process of interaction and integration among the people, companies, and governments of different nations, a process drive by international trade and investment and aided by information technology.

Globalization has been regarded as the key to the worldwide integration of humanity, where there is a decreased economic, political, and cultural integration and interdependence of diverse cultures.

To effectively communicate in a global context, a general understanding of the differences in conducting communication from one country to another or from one culture to another helps avoid miscommunication.

Communication in the modern world must be anchored on the concept of ______, since effective communication and the ability to understand cultural differences are skills that have become requisites not only for a meaningful social life but also for a successful professional career.

It erased territorial boundaries among countries and among people with varying cultures. The notion of being a‘stranger’ has been revolutionized as the people whom we used to treat as strangers are now our co-workers, classmates or friends – albeit some only in social media.

There is a need to develop graduates and professionals who are _______–those who are engaged with and respectful of people from different cultures.

These are just some of the instances when miscommunication and misunderstanding can happen as a result of cultural ignorance and insensitivity in the global environment

People have to be mindful that not everyone from the same culture exhibits the same characteristics and habits in communication, so ______ is key to any successful communicative situation.

In communicating in a highly global environment, the challenge that faces everyone is to learn to understand, accept, and address cultural – and communication – differences.

It refers to passing information between two parties in a manner that is accurate, truthful, and acceptable. It values honesty, transparency, and respect when passing information so that the recipient will clearly understand what is going on.

It happens when people take their past experiences and make certain assumptions that the same experience will happen with the same people, given the same context.

Prejudices may be attributed to personal preferences only

Showing this in the communicative situation is the key component of ethical communication.

Being committed means giving sufficient time and resources to any discussion or conversation, and being open about any issue that may arise. Commitment also involves volunteering important information, even if it puts a person’s own short-term interests at risk, as long as it is for the benefit of the majority especially in the long run.

It suggests that a person's level of interest in what someone is saying can be determined by the direction their belly button is pointing.