Means of Communication

Means of Communication
Introduction
Effective communication is essential for human existence. Whether communicating with others or oneself, it is through various forms of communication that people express their needs, opinions, wishes, and obligations. Thinking is a form of self-communication. Strong communication skills are vital for success in life.
  
Good communication is crucial for human existence. People use different forms of communication to express their needs, opinions, wishes, and obligations, whether to others or them[1]selves. Thinking is one way of communicating with oneself. Having strong communication skills is essential for succeeding in life.

Science and technology have played a vital role in this.

The means of communication can be divided into two broad types : means of private communication and means of mass communication. The former are used in the private capacity, when you want to communicate with some friend or family member; and the latter are used when you want to convey your message to a large number of people. Letter and telephone are important means of private communication; while newspaper, radio, television etc., are means of mass communication. However, several means of private communication can be used as means of mass communication; for example, a mobile phone can be used to send messages to a large number of people at the same time; similarly, the internet can be used to send messages to an individual (like through email, FaceBook etc.).
    

The Department of Post (DoP) is a government department which functions as India Post. When you want to send your postcards, letters and parcels, you have to visit a post office, which is an office of the India Post. There is a vast network of post offices in our country, including towns and villages. A large number of postmen work in it, who deliver letters and parcels at your doorstep. At present, some private courier companies too are working in this field.