To explain the steps in the communication process, look at the different means of communication in the world today. There is communication by e-mail, text, telephone, written letters, and face-to-face discussions. At times, each process has its pitfalls because there are various factors that contribute to interpreting the message. There is always a speaker or sender, listener or receiver, and the intended message. Often times these are not enough to fulfill the process because there are many other influences, such as tone, body language, or receptiveness. Effective communication is a highly significant skill to use in every day situations. It is very important that the sender and receiver can listen carefully to one another. It is also imperative that the sender can explain their situation in a much detail as possible to avoid any misunderstandings from the receiver. There are several steps involved in the communication process. The first piece of the communication process involves the sender/receiver. Although the sender is conveying a message to the receiver, it is important that the sender is also receptive to any nonverbal feedback coming from the receiver and vice versa. This is also known as a “transceiver” in the communication process. The sender must be able to translate adequately these thoughts or feelings into symbols that the receiver will be able to understand, or better known as encoding. Once the receiver collects the information provided by the sender, he or she must decode the message by assigning meaning to these symbols to prevent any miscommunication. Messages can convey through several channels. During face-to-face communication, messages relay through sensory channels; such as hearing, seeing, smelling, and even touching. However, most communication transmits via voicemail, e-mail,