1. Physical Environment:
- Location: Private vs. public, formal vs. informal
- Lighting: Bright vs. dim, natural vs. artificial
- Temperature: Hot vs. cold, comfortable vs. uncomfortable
- Noise: Loud vs. quiet, constant vs. intermittent
- Space: Crowded vs. spacious, open vs. enclosed
2. Social Environment:
- Status differences: Power hierarchy, age, social role
- Relationship dynamics: Family, friends, colleagues, strangers
- Cultural norms: Expectations and rules for communication
- Group dynamics: Size, cohesion, communication patterns
3. Emotional Environment:
- Emotions present: Anger, joy, sadness, fear
- Emotional climate: Positive vs. negative, supportive vs. hostile
- Emotional regulation: How well individuals manage their emotions
4. Temporal Environment:
- Time constraints: Urgent vs. relaxed, time limits
- Timing: Time of day, day of week, seasons
- Historical context: Past events that influence present communication
5. Technological Environment:
- Communication channels: Phone, email, instant messaging, video conferencing
- Accessibility: Ease of communication, barriers to access
- Technology features: Emojis, screen sharing, virtual backgrounds
6. Linguistic Environment:
- Language: Native language, non-native language, dialects
- Communication style: Formal vs. informal, direct vs. indirect
- Vocabulary: Shared knowledge and understanding of words and concepts
7. Cultural Environment:
- Values: Beliefs, assumptions, and principles that shape communication
- Norms: Expectations for how people should communicate
- Rituals: Specific patterns and sequences of communication events
8. Organizational Environment:
- Organizational culture: Shared beliefs, values, and norms that influence communication
- Hierarchy: Reporting relationships and distribution of power
- Communication policies: Rules and guidelines for communication
- Organizational goals: Objectives that impact communication content and style
9. Political Environment:
- Power dynamics: Distribution of authority and influence
- Competing interests: Different stakeholders with opposing goals
- Negotiation: Process of reaching agreements and resolving conflicts
10. Economic Environment:
- Financial resources: Availability of funds for communication efforts
- Market competition: Pressure to communicate effectively to gain market share
- Economic conditions: Impact on communication budgets and strategies