The first step in the communication process is to:

A) compose a message.
B) sense the need for communication.
C) interpret the message.
D) select a course of action.
E) decide on a response.

Compose Message

The process of creating a written or digital message intended for communication with others.

Communication Process

The series of steps through which information is conveyed from a sender to a receiver, including encoding, transmitting, receiving, and decoding.

Sense Need

The ability to perceive and recognize a necessity or requirement within a given context or scenario.