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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.
                 •  It 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
                 Another important method of communication is visual communication, which involves sending and understanding
                 messages only through images or pictures. The main advantage of this type of communication is that you do not need
                 to know any particular language for understanding it. It is simple, easy to understand and remain the same across
                 different places. Some common types of visual communication are:


                                                                      Traffic Lights—Red  for  Stop,
                 Traffic symbol which                                 Yellow for Wait and Green for
                 communicate not to blow horn
                                                                      Go



                 Sign for ladies and gents toilet                     Sign showing railway crossing






                 Sign for flammable substance                         Sign for slippery surface



                 Sign  used  to  pause  a video  or
                 audio  file  in  smartphone  or                      Sign which communicates that
                 computer                                             the area is a no smoking zone





                        Tick ( ) if you know this.
                            Facial expressions reflect a feeling of a person who is trying to communicate to give a proper
                          meaning to a message.
                           Body posture is an orientation and positioning of our body to send various meanings.
                           Language is a very important factor that affects communication.

                           Written communication is communication using written words to share ideas or information.



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