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er al Communication
It is a common method of communication that enables direct understanding and interpretation. Verbal
communication uses words to express.
ypes o er al Communication
Following are the types of verbal communication:
ral or po en Communication: When communication is established through telephonic conversation,
face-to-face conversation, etc.
ritten Communication: When communication is established using written or typed messages in the
form of an e-mail, SMS or by using any other format including photos, videos, music, etc.
Advantages o er al Communication
Following are the advantages of Verbal Communication:
It is a fast method of communication.
It provides you with a quick response.
It helps you to understand the mood of the other person.
It is more reliable than other conventional methods of communication.
The speaker and the listener keep changing replies one after another, as they communicate in real-time.
Disadvantages o er al Communication
Following are the disadvantages of Verbal Communication
It fails to fill the gap of cultural differences between the sender and receiver if there is a language barrier.
The different languages spoken all over the world have different accents and use different colloquial
phrases which cause confusion in the receiver’s mind.
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