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Paralanguage

                 Paralanguage includes tone of voice, loudness, speed of speech, pausing, and
                 even silence. This helps you understand the context and the meaning of the
                 words used in the communication.
                 A cold tone of voice might suggest that you are actually not fine and don't wish
                 to discuss it. A bright and happy tone of voice will reveal that you are happy with
                 the things going around in your life. Silence or vocal pauses can communicate
                 hesitation, the need to gather thought or serve as a sign of respect.

                                        Haptics

                                        Haptics  is  the  power  of  touch  in  communication.  Each  touch  conveys  emotions  and
                                        feelings in a physical form with a unique message like fear, disgust, love, encouragement,
                                        gratitude, sympathy, anger, pain, violence etc. Studies have shown that it plays a very
                                        important role in the proper development of babies and in animals it works as a sign of
                                        love and care. You may begin your interaction with people by shaking hands and making
                                        casual conversation. This interaction can help establish trust before you start addressing
                                        your audience.
                 Advantages of Non-Verbal Communication

                 Some of the advantages of non-verbal communication are:
                    • It is used as complimentary with verbal communication to enhance the effect of communication.
                    • Information can be easily presented  in non-verbal  communication through  gesture,  body  language,  etc.  A
                   teacher with a finger on the lips conveys not to talk and sit quietly to the whole class. A person addressing a
                   crowd uses voice modulation to get the attention of the crowd. Sometimes nodding your head to say yes is
                   enough to convey the message.
                    • Using gestures, facial expressions, eye contact, touch, etc. can be very helpful for the illiterate and physically
                   challenged, especially with hearing and speaking problems.
                    • It is useful, fast and easy method of communication where no common language is required to master.
                 Disadvantages of Non-Verbal Communication

                 Some of the disadvantages of non-verbal communication are:
                    • Since it uses gestures, facial expressions, eye contact, touch, signs, sound, etc. for communication, there are
                   chances of misinterpretation of the message required to be delivered.
                    • Different  cultures  use  different  ways  of  non-verbal  communication.  The  difference  in  message  can  lead  to
                   negativity and offense. For example, people who speak less and are less interactive are considered cold and
                   arrogant. However, the Japanese admire silence and consider it as a key to success.
                    • Non-verbal communication does not follow any rules or structures, therefore people unconsciously may engage
                   in non-verbal movements which are considered offensive.

                    • It is not suitable for long and lengthy messages as the actual message may get lost in a lengthy and time-
                   consuming conversation.
                    • Sometimes it is an incomplete form of communication and needs a support of verbal communication for effective
                   and meaningful delivery of a message. Distant communication is not possible using non-verbal communication.

                 Visual Communication

                 Visual Communication is the transmission and interpretation of information by using visual resources like photographs,
                 videos, art, drawings, sketches, charts and graphs. Visuals enhance the process of communication during written or
                 verbal communication for better understanding and a meaningful interpretation of the information.

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