Nonverbal and Verbal Communication

: Nonverbal and Verbal Communication

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Non-verbal communication is various methods (especially dynamic ) by which one individual sends or receives messages without the use of spoken language . It includes gestures , facial expressions , eye contact proximity , humor , paralinguistic , touching and non-linguistic gestures On the other hand , verbal communication is a process by which one individual sends or receives messages by using human spoken languages Both these communication processes have their own advantages and disadvantages

Through non-verbal communication a lot of information is being convened to the receiver . It can also supplement

verbal communication . However there are higher chances of non-verbal communication being misinterpreted by the receivers than verbal communication Misunderstandings are more likely to occur across people belonging to different cultural backgrounds . Individuals communicating by nonverbal means should be aware of the different meaning that different individuals may perceive from his /her communication , especially when individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds are the receivers of the information

On the other hand , verbal communication involves a set of codes and words which can be encoded and decoded . A smaller number of people compared to nonverbal communication will be able to comprehend and understand the message . The encoding and decoding means are known to a fewer number of people (belonging to a certain ethnic or cultural background ) compared to nonverbal communication . A person communicating by verbal means should also be aware of several factors such as style religious , cultural practices , beliefs and values . Often , personal and professional success varies depending on the ability to communicate

Studies have shown that people closer to each other tend to communicate more through nonverbal means compared to people not so close to each other . Nonverbal communication often develops in relationships . Often in a relationship , more weight is given to nonverbal portion of the communication compared to the verbal portion , and in case of a conflict the nonverbal portion tends to prevail over verbal communication . It took time during the relationship to understand one another better and develop a more effective mean of communication

References

Ritts , Vicki (2006 . Six Ways to Improve Your Nonverbal Communications Retrieved December 04 , 2006 , from Honolulu Community College Web site HYPERLINK "http /honolulu .hawaii .edu /intranet /committees /FacDevCom /guidebk /teacht ip /commun-1 .htm http /honolulu .hawaii .edu /intranet /committees /FacDevCom /guidebk /teachti br

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