Primary Purposes of Communication:
- To Convey Information: Exchange thoughts, ideas, knowledge, facts, and instructions.
- To Influence Behavior: Persuade, negotiate, motivate, or change attitudes or actions.
- To Express Emotions: Share feelings, emotions, and experiences.
- To Build Relationships: Establish connections, foster understanding, and create a sense of community.
Secondary Purposes of Communication:
- To Entertain: Create enjoyment, laughter, or inspire wonder.
- To Educate: Provide instruction, knowledge, and skills.
- To Control: Dictate behavior, regulate activities, or maintain order.
- To Inform: Relay news, updates, or announcements.
- To Preserve Memory: Document history, events, and experiences.
- To Promote Inclusion: Bridge cultural and social gaps, fostering understanding and acceptance.
- To Empower: Provide individuals with knowledge and resources to make informed choices and advocate for themselves.
- To Foster Creativity and Innovation: Stimulate new ideas, imagination, and collaborative problem-solving.
- To Express Identity: Communicate values, beliefs, and perspectives that shape our sense of who we are.