Communication is ultimately the transfer of meaning. It occurs in many forms, a few examples include: symbols, language, hand signals, drawings, artwork, facial expressions, and touch. All of these help us to communicate and transfer messages, information, and/or meaning. Humans are the only creatures on earth who use language (symbols) to convey meaning. We use communication daily in a variety of ways to express our ideas, needs, wants, and emotions to our fellow humans. Right now, you are receiving communication from this text through reading.