Informal communication

Informal communication is based on the informal relationships between people at different levels in an organisation. It is commonly referred to as "the grapevine". It may be conveyed by a nod, a glance, a gesture, a smile, and even silence. It is when you communicate with your peers, team mates, managers and superiors outside the formal channels. People working in an organization tend to form personal groups and discuss things among themselves. Informal communication network in present almost in all the companies because it is based on the fact that man is a social animal.