This document discusses communication styles and provides information about: 1) Different communication environments including interpersonal, small group, public, and mass communication. 2) Levels of communication such as paralanguage, nonverbal communication, and words. 3) Four basic communication styles ("birds") - Eagle, Owl, Dove, and Road Runner - which differ in how they prioritize tasks, people, and time. 4) An assignment asking the reader to identify their dominant communication style, describe its positive and challenging aspects, and ways to improve.