The characteristics of communication can further be
explained with understanding of some specific attributes of communication. In
general, an attribute is a feature or characteristic of something. Colour, for
example, is an attribute of your hair. (Rouse, 2005). Several communication
experts including Folarin (2002) highlighted some specific attributes of
communication in their works. These attributes are:
1. Intentional and Unintentional
Communication
can be intentional or unintentional. Intentional communication occurs when we
communicate with a specific goal in mind. It can be verbal or non verbal.
Unintentional on another occurs with the sender unaware of it.
2. Systematic
Communication
follows a specific process starting from the source, through the Channel to the
receiver and then the feedback.
3.
Dynamic
Process
Communication is evolving. It improves
with time and experience and age.
4.
Interaction
and transaction
Communication
is both an interaction and transactional process involving a source and
receiver that impacts one another in the process of communication.
5.
Personal
Communication
strives on making meaning. The source and receiver must have a personal
understanding of meaning of signs and symbols they share for communication to
be effective.
6.
Continuous
Communication
gives life meaning, it comes and end with a person’s life.
7.
Irrevocable
Once
a message is sent, it cannot be withdrawn. Only the intended meaning can be
changed or modified.
8.
Complex
Communication
occurs in many forms and at different levels.
9.
Consummatory
Communication provides satisfaction to the communicator.
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