types of communication

Mode

Verbal, Non-Verbal, & Visual

Verbal

Oral, Written

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

Means something is great or extraordinary

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

Extraordinarily good; wonderful

Honorificabilitudinitatibus

The state of being able to achieve honors

Context

Setting and Participants

Intrapersonal Communication

Happens within yourself → inner dialogue, thoughts, reflections, self-talk

Intrapersonal Communication

Healthy and needed

Intrapersonal Communication

Helps with self-awareness, decision-making, emotional regulation

Interpersonal Communication

Direct communication between people.

Interpersonal Communication

Interactive exchange.

Interpersonal Communication

It entails SOCIALIZING.

Interpersonal Communication

It is a VALUABLE SKILL.

Socializing

is not an easy skill

Extrovert

Enjoys spending time with others, outgoing, prefers to work on teams, talks things out, social butterfly.

Ambivert

Enjoys others but needs alone time, can be outgoing in the right context, can process out loud or internally.

Introvert

Enjoys spending time alone, reserved, prefers to work independently, likes to process internally.

Social butterfly

An extroverted, charismatic person. They are often described as friendly, outgoing, "the life of the party," and maintain a busy social calendar, making friends easily.

One-to-Group

Involves a speaker who seeks to inform, persuade, or motivate an audience.

One-to-Group

The sender and the receiver are in the same venue.

Mass Communication

Electronic or print transmission of messages to the general public.

Mass Communication

FROM ONE TO MILLIONS.

Mass Communication

Television & Radio

Mass Communication

Newspapers & Magazines

Mass Communication

Films & Documentaries

Organizational Communication

Communication used in structured group organizational contexts.

Downward Approach

Information flows from higher authority to subordinates.

Downward Approach

Example hierarchy: CEO → Manager → Foreman → Sales Officer → Workers

Upward Approach

Information flows from subordinates to higher authority.

Upward Approach

Example hierarchy: Workers → Sales Officers → Foreman → Manager → CEO

Horizontal Approach

Information flows between colleagues at the same level.

Diagonal Approach

Information flows between different levels and departments.

Types of Communication According to Context

Intrapersonal, Interpersonal, One-to-Group, Mass Communication, Organizational Communication (Downward, Upward, Horizontal, Diagonal)

According to Style

Formal & Informal

Style

Level of formality and tone

Formal

Follows official rules, structure, etiquette.

Formal

Uses professional language, avoiding slang or overly casual expressions

Informal

Casual, spontaneous, with no strict structure.

Informal

Includes humor, slang, informal phrases.

Informal

Ordering in a restaurant → Formal vs Informal

Informal

Saying the food is good → Formal vs Informal

Informal

Asking to bill out → Formal vs Informal

Informal

Asking for directions → Formal vs Informal

Mode

Verbal (Oral, Written)

Mode

Non-Verbal

Mode

Visual

Context

Intrapersonal

Context

Interpersonal

Context

One-to-Group

Context

Mass Communication

Context

Organizational Communication

Style

Formal

Style

Informal

Books

Mode: Written

Books

Context: Academic / Literary / Informational

Books

Style: Formal (organized, edited, polished language)

Election Paraphernalia

Mode: Written / Visual

Election Paraphernalia

Context: Political / Persuasive / Public communication

Election Paraphernalia

Style: Formal–Informal mix (formal in official statements, informal in catchy slogans for mass appeal)

Messenger Chat

Mode: Written (digital)

Messenger Chat

Context: Personal / Social / Conversational

Messenger Chat

Style: Informal (casual tone, abbreviations, emojis, shorthand)

Jeepney Caller

Mode: Oral / Spoken

Jeepney Caller

Context: Public / Transactional (transportation, everyday life)

Jeepney Caller

Style: Informal (direct, practical, colloquial phrasing)

Functions of Communication

Informative, Social, Directive, Expressive, & Persuasive

Informative

Share facts, data, knowledge (e.g., “There are 60 seconds in a minute.”)

Social

Helps individuals interact, bond, establish connections (e.g., “Hi! How are you today?”)

Directive

Guide or control actions of others (e.g., “Get the laundry, it’s drizzling.”)

Expressive

Express emotions, feelings, attitudes (e.g., “I miss you love.”)

Persuasive

Influence thoughts, beliefs, actions (e.g., “This product will make you whiter.”)