Purp com 2

• Communication processes, principles, and ethics are key elements in effective communication.
• Purposive communication is an intentional communication that happens within the bounds of specific contexts.
• These issues can be resolved by preparing a written output of your response to each issue on a short bond paper (12 font size, Times New Roman, 2.0 spacing, one inch on all sides).
• Contexts in communication include settings or environments, social relations, scenes, and culture.
• Communication must be suitable to the specific context hence should be intentional and purposive.
• Communication is a process whereby people create and transmit meaning through the exchange of verbal and nonverbal messages in particular context.
• Communication is a continuous process that may not have a definite end.
• Basic principles of communication include the sender, delivery, and receiver.
• The sender in communication is highly important as the source of the idea and is expected to possess the skills required in transmitting messages.
• The sender in communication uses language that the receiver understands and employs appropriate language.
• Basic principles of communication include good voice projection, use of appropriate eye contact, proper articulation of words, and emphasis on important words.
• Basic principles of communication also include using the appropriate intonation to avoid misunderstanding or conflict between interlocutors.
• The receiver in communication must have good listening skills and eliminates all possible distractions or noises (physical, environmental, psychological, emotional).
• Good comprehension skills necessitate sharpness of cognition.
• The receiver’s prejudice affects one’s receptiveness towards the message.
• In the situation where your bestfriend confided to you that they are already in a relationship but wanted you to keep this as a secret since their parents do not allow them yet to get involved in a romantic relationship, it is important to respect their privacy and keep the secret.
• Consistency in communication means saying what needs to be said in as few words as possible, avoiding flowery languages, and being specific and providing examples whenever necessary.
• Ethics in communication is about adhering to the golden rule or the platinum rule, considering the feelings of the receiver, acknowledging the source of idea & information, and speaking the truth.
• Courtesy in communication means respecting the receiver of the message, being tactful and diplomatic, using a "we" attitude, and choosing positive words over negative ones.
• Completeness in communication means avoiding ambiguity and not leaving out important details such as answers to "What, Who, When, Where, Why, and How" questions.
• In the situation where some of your classmates have spread bad rumors about one of your close friends, it is important to be honest and provide the truth.
• Feedback in communication is necessary to make necessary clarifications and revisions of our messages.
• In the situation where your bestfriend’s mother called you up to confirm a rumor about your bestfriend having a boyfriend/girlfriend, it is important to be honest and provide the truth.
• In the situation where one of your friends is ranting on Facebook and is trying to harshly hit on someone they happen to dislike a lot, it is important to support their statement by simply liking the post, as this can only be seen by your group of friends and that you are not saying anything in addition to your friend's offensive post.
• Concreteness in communication means being specific and providing examples whenever necessary.
• The basic principles of communication include courtesy, clarity, consistency, concreteness, and completeness.
• Verbal communication involves using words to convey meaning.
• Communication can be verbal (spoken) or nonverbal (body language, facial expressions).
• The purpose of the communication process is to facilitate understanding between individuals or groups.
• Communication barriers refer to obstacles or challenges that hinder effective communication between individuals or groups.
• Nonverbal communication includes body language, facial expressions, gestures, tone of voice, and eye contact.
• Barriers to communication may arise due to physical distance, cultural differences, technological limitations, emotional factors, and personal preferences.
• Non-verbal cues such as body language, tone of voice, and facial expressions play an essential role in effective communication.
• Tone of Voice - How we speak and the emotions behind what we say.
• Body Language - The way we move our bodies when communicating with others.
• Effective communication strategies involve active listening, clear messaging, empathy, and respecting different perspectives.
• Barriers to communication may arise due to physical distance, cultural differences, language barriers, technological limitations, or personal factors such as emotions or attitudes.
• Barriers to communication may arise from physical distance, cultural differences, technological limitations, or personal factors such as fear or lack of trust.
• Active listening involves fully focusing on what someone else is saying without interrupting or judging them.
• Effective communication requires active listening skills, empathy, and clear and concise messaging.