Compare and contrast verbal and non-verbal
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Compare and contrast verbal and non-verbal
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Verbal vs. Nonverbal Communication
There are many ways to communicate with people. The two main ways are verbal and nonverbal communication.
Verbal Communication
Verbal communication is the use of words to convey a message. Some forms of verbal communication are written and oral communication.
Examples of Written Communication:
-Letters
-Texting
-Emailing
Examples of Oral Communication:
-Face-to-face conversations
-Speech
-Radio
Nonverbal Communication
Nonverbal communication is the use of body language to convey a message. One main form of nonverbal communication is body language.
Examples of Body Language:
-Covering mouth (gesture used to hide a smile or frown)
-Head nod (agreement)
-Finger tapping (impatient or tired of waiting)
-Arms crossed over chest (gesture indicating defensiveness or stress)