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Advantages of Non-Verbal Communication
                 Following are the advantages of non-verbal communication:
                    By using visual, audio-visual and silent means of non-verbal communication, the message can be easily
                   presented.
                   Facial expressions and gestures are used to convey messages so that they can be easily understood by
                   illiterate people.
                   Non-verbal communication reaches the receiver very fast. So, it reduces the wastage of valuable time of
                   the communicator.

                 Disadvantages of Non-Verbal Communication

                 Following are the disadvantages of Non-Verbal Communication:
                   Non-verbal communication is unclear and imprecise since, in this communication, there is no use of words
                   or language which expresses clear meaning to the receiver.
                  Long conversation and necessary explanations are not possible.
                  Sometimes, non-verbal communication is difficult to understand.

                   VISUAL COMMUNICATION

                 Visual Communication is another method of non-verbal communication in which ideas are conveyed in a
                 visual form that can be seen in the form of images or pictures. In such communication, there is no use
                 of language. It is also considered the oldest form of communication. Visual communication uses images,
                 drawings, signs, graphics, typography, etc. It is an easier type of communication.

                 Let us now learn about various examples of visual communication.

                            Example                        Sign                             Description
                  Restroom                                                  Indicates the location of restrooms.




                  Emergency Exit                                            Shows the nearest exit to use in case of an
                                                                            emergency.

                  Caution: Slippery Surface                                 Warns of a slippery surface to prevent
                                                                            accidents.




                  No Smoking                                                Indicates areas where smoking is prohibited.





                  No Trespassing Without                                    Indicates that entry is prohibited without the
                  Consent of Land Owner                                     land owner’s consent.


                  No Honking                                                Indicates areas where honking is prohibited.









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