Meaning of communication, Traditional forms of communication and advantages of using fire and smoke signals.
Answer Text: Communication.- Communication is a two-way process of reaching mutual understanding, in which participants not only exchange information but also create and share ideas and messages.- Communication includes writing, talking and Non-verbal communication(facial expressions, body posture or gestures.Traditional forms of communication.- The methods of communication that were used in the traditional society included;Gestures.- These are signals or body movements intended to pass a message. Theperson to whom the gesture is directed must know the meaning of the gesture.- It is sometimes referred to as sign language.- Sometimes gestures are used to enhance and emphasize speech. They are used where silence is required yet communication is vital likein operating theatres, and in traffic control.Verbal communication-language.- This is the commonest form of communication among human beings involving the use of sound (spoken language) in combination with some gestures or alone, to express messages.Signals.- The use of plants on the roadsides, the shaving of hair, physical marks on one’s body or property are means through which communication is passed to others.Fire and smoke signals.- Fire and smoke signals were used to send quick and urgent messages.- Fire and smoke signals were coded such that strangers could not interpret the message correctly.- They were commonly used in warning people of an impending danger.Advantages of using fire and smoke signals.a) Fire and smoke signals Conveyed messages faster than a messenger.b) Confidentiality of messages was upheld since the messages were coded and could not be interpreted by strangers.c) It was a cheap method of passing a message.d) Information reaches only the intended groups as others may not understand it.
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