The message can be verbal, nonverbal, or even mental. The channel is the means by which the message is sent. The feedback loop occurs when the sender invites responses to the message. The receiver goes through a decoding process of translating the message into his or her experience. Interference may occur from physical or psychological distractions.
Timing can affect the communication process.
Characteristics of Human Communication Human communication has several key characteristics. The process of communication is continuous , ongoing , and dynamic . Communication begins with the self . Communication is irreversible , or unerasable . Communication is reciprocal .