This document provides an overview of social communication, including an introduction, types, advantages, disadvantages, and media used. Social communication refers to how information, ideas, and viewpoints are shared between individuals. It can be formal, as in organizations where people discuss work-related topics, or informal where people share personal interests. Advantages include enjoying conversation, sharing perspectives, and learning new information, while disadvantages include possible debates, privacy leaks, fraud, confusion of viewpoints, and reputation damage. Social communication primarily occurs through social media like social networks, email, blogging, group discussions, and meetings.