Communication is the act of expressing (or transmitting) ideas, information, knowledge, thoughts, and

feelings, as well as understanding what is expressed by others. The communication process involves
both sending and receiving messages and can take many forms. Verbal communication is the spoken
word, while nonverbal communication involves actions, facial expressions, body position, and gestures.
Communication can occur in one-on-one or group settings, and in written formats (e.g., printed
materials) or in visual formats (e.g., pictures, videos, and observational learning). And it involves not
only the content of a message but also its emotional impact, or the effect the message has on the
person receiving it.

Being able to communicate effectively is perhaps the most important of all life skills. It is what enables
us to pass information to other people, and to understand what is said to us. For example, you only have
to watch a baby listening intently to its mother and trying to repeat the sounds that she makes to
understand how fundamental is the urge to communicate. To communicate effectively it's about
understanding the emotion and intentions behind the information. As well as being able to clearly
convey a message, you need also to listen in a way that gains the full meaning of what's being said and
makes the other person feel heard and understood. Effective communication can improve relationships
at home, work, and in social situations by deepening your connections to others and improving
teamwork, decision-making, and problem solving. It enables you to communicate even negative or
difficult messages without creating conflict or destroying trust.

The ability to communicate effectively with other individuals plays a critical role in the lives of all
animals. Communication is when one animal transmits information to another animal causing some kind
of change in the animal that gets the information. Animals communicate using signals, which can include
visual; auditory, or sound-based; chemical, involving pheromones; or tactile, touch-based, cues.
Communication behaviors can help animals find mates, establish dominance, defend territory,
coordinate group behavior, and care for young.

With the coming of cellphones, relationship among family members at home has greatly change. The
way you use your mobile device around your family can affect your relationships with them. With
cellphones, family members can quickly communicate with each other. In just one text and call of the
parents they can easily know where his/her child. Cellphones can make you feel more connected, but
they also can distract you and your family from connecting with each other. Using a cellphone during
family time can increase distress and strain on a family. While children using their cell phones, parents
talk to their kids less, respond more slowly, and overreact to being interrupted. And when you(parents)
snubbing your partner while on the phone (“phubbing”) is linked to lower relationship satisfaction
among couples. Cellphones can be helpful among family members but sometimes they use it
inappropriately. That's why many of the families do not understand each other because of the lack of
communication.