Notes

1.)What Is Verbal Communication?

Verbal Communication Means Effectively Presenting Your Thoughts In Verbal Format I.E., By Talking. Verbal Communication Skills Are Essential In The World Of Business. Be It A Weekly Meeting Or Presentation To Stakeholders, The Importance Of Verbal Communication Is Unparalleled. People Always Remember A Person Who Speaks Clearly, Effectively, Confidently, And Charismatically.

2.)Characteristics Of Verbal Communication

Before We Explore The Various Defining Features Of Verbal Communication, Let’s Look At Its Primary Form. Verbal Communication Is Oral In Nature. Oral Communication Encompasses Various Activities Such As Talking, Laughing Or Listening. We Often Navigate Different Emotional Situations Through Oral Forms Of Communication.

We Also Have Written Communication That Includes Script, Alphabets, Acronyms, Logos And Graphics. To Interpret Written Messages, Everyone Involved Must Understand The Code (E.G., The Language). This Is Different From Verbal Or Spoken Communication.

3.)There Are Several Characteristics That Are Specific To Verbal Communication, Namely:

*The Message Being Communicated Is Directly Or Indirectly Related To An Object

*We Use Concepts To Communicate Messages

*The Content Should Be Understood By Both The Sender And Receiver


4.)Types Of Verbal Communication

A.) Intrapersonal Communication

This Is Your Private Verbal Communication Channel. You Talk To Yourself And Articulate Your Thoughts. Communicating With Yourself Will Give You More Confidence And Clarity In Your Thoughts. It’ll Help You Make Up Your Mind, Form Your Sentences, Find Suitable Words And Effective Ways To Connect With Other People. This Will Help You Gain Your Colleagues’ Trust In The Workplace.

B.) Interpersonal Communication

You Can Also Call This One-To-One Verbal Communication. This Type Of Communication Happens Between Two Individuals. It Helps You Understand If You’re Getting Your Thoughts Across Clearly.


5.)Advantages Of Verbal Communication

*It Provides Complete Understanding And There’s Room To Clarify Any Messages That May Have Been Misunderstood

*It’s One Of The Fastest Modes Of Communication And Is Time-Efficient

*There Is Space For Providing Feedback, Which Allows Two Or More People To Engage In A Conversation At The Same Time

*It Allows Speakers To Exercise Influence And Persuade Listeners To Agree With Ideas, Thoughts And Opinions

*It’s Flexible, That Is, You Can Change Your Language And Tone Depending On The Situation You’re In Or The Relationship You Share With An Individual.

6.)What Is Nonverbal Communication?
Nonverbal communication, also called manual language, is the process of sending and receiving messages without using words, either spoken or written. Similar to the way that italicizing emphasizes written language, nonverbal behavior may emphasize parts of a verbal message.

These nonverbal communication types are facial expressions, gestures, paralinguistics (such as loudness or tone of voice), body language, proxemics or personal space, eye gaze, haptics (touch), appearance, and artifacts.


Below i have listed out some  of the advantages of non verbal communication:

*Non-verbal communication complement a verbal message, for example you can nod your head to show that you agree with that person.

*Easy to express your ideas and views

*Can be useful in an environment where you can not talk

*Useful when you have to communicate with a person who does not understand your language

*Can be useful when you have to communicate with a person of determination.