Communication Methods

Communication is a process which involves sharing of information , opinions , ideas , and beliefs between two or more persons . It also plays an significant role in professional carrier . Person uses different method of communication , to spoke with other person.

Verbal or Oral communication

The Verbal Communication is a type of oral communication where the message is transmitted through the spoken words. Here the sender gives words to his feelings, thoughts, ideas and opinions and expresses them in the form of speeches, discussions, presentations, and conversations. In verbal communication , the feedback is immediate since there are a simultaneous transmission and receipt of the message by the sender and receiver respectively.

Effectiveness of the verbal communication depends on the tone of the speaker, clarity of speech, volume, speed, body language and the quality of words used in the conversation.

Interpersonal Communication And Intrapersonal Communication

Interpersonal Communication

Interpersonal communication is the communication where exchange of ideas and information happens between two or more people by way of any channel. This can be face to face, online, over the phone, or in written forms as well.

Intrapersonal Communication

Intrapersonal communication is the communication done with oneself. Included are the thoughts, assessments, contemplations, and feelings that are associated with one’s inner communication.

Functions of Verbal Communication

1. Help us to maintain relationship
2. Helps us to organise Complex ideas and Experiences into Meaning full manner .
3. Helps us define reality
4. Helps us to think
5. Can be used as reward or punishment

Written Communication

The Written Communication refers to the process of conveying a message through the written symbols. In other words, any message exchanged between two or more persons that make use of written words is called as written communication.

The written communication is the most common and effective mode of business communication. In any organization, the electronic mails, memos, reports, documents, letters, journals, job descriptions, employee manuals, etc. are some of the commonly used forms of written communication

Non Verbal Communications

Nonverbal communication is the transfer of information through the use of body language including eye contact, facial expressions, gestures and more . Everyone uses nonverbal communication all the time whether they know it or not. Nonverbal communication is dependent on seeing and analyzing physical movements as opposed to verbal communication.

Function of Non Verbal Communication

1. Helps us to say ‘yes’ or ‘no’ without speaking .
2. Helps us to replace Verbal Communication .
3. Helps us to communicate emotions
4. Helps us to give feedback to speaker without disturbing in between the speech so that he can know how much please are understanding.

Points To Remember

1. Use appropriate Facial Expressions .

2. Do eye contact with the speaker which shows that you are willing speaker to the speaker .

3.Avoid defensive gestures

4. During Presentation always stand straight and move around with ease .

5. Refrain from fidgeting with your hand or clothes .

Visual Communication

Visual communication is the use of visual elements to convey ideas and information which include but are not limited to signs , typography , drawing , graphic design , illustration , industrial design , advertising , animation, and electronic resources. Humans have used visual communication since prehistoric times but now in modern world we uses modern types for visual communication .

Points to Remember

1. Content should be suitable for presentation
2. All fonts should be legible and appropriate for communication cycle.
3. Use color Sparingly to highlight important information.
4. Don’t overwhelm the audience with multiple graphs of a single data .
5. Be smart while selecting the appropriate visuals in presentation .