Human interaction does not exist in a vacuum. It operates within a certain context.
Communication context pertains to the personal, physical, social, psychological and cultural circumstances, among others in which communication occurs.
Physical Context
pertains to the environment where the communication takes place.
It involves tangible factors which can be easily perceived such as odor, temperature, humidity, lighting, noise level.
Personal Context
involves the background of both the sender and receiver of the message.
It includes the education, religion, socioeconomic status, beliefs that influence what andhow they communicate.
