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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 and easy method of communication where no common language is required to master.
                 •  It is a fast method of communication as gestures have more impact than words.

                 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.

                 It has a great impact on our day-to-day life. For example, traffic signals for stop, wait or go. To indicate ‘danger’ we
                 use red colour sign, to indicate ‘no smoking’ we use an image showing a lighted cigarette with a cross mark on it,
                 etc.
                 Some of the common examples of visual communication in our day-to-day lives are:




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