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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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