The Five Types of Communication
Have you been meaning to review your fundamentals of conversation? We’ve got you covered; here you’ll learn about the five modes of communication (verbal, nonverbal, written, visual, and listening). Listening is an integral part of any conversation. The act of communicating involves not just a sender and a recipient, but also, in some cases, a group. Despite how much of a necessity it is to the human condition, it is often taken for granted.
In this article, we will discuss the five main categories of interpersonal interaction.
Communicating Effectively: Why It’s So Vital
There Are Many Ways to Express Yourself
As humans, we’re really fortunate to have a plethora of different methods of communication at our disposal. But with so many options, it’s important to make an informed decision.
Applying for a job, for instance, is best done by a written communication (ideally via email) to the hiring manager, rather than a casual verbal exchange. Similarly, you might prefer to deliver bad news orally or visually, where you can more precisely communicate your message in a sensitive fashion, rather than in written form over text. Here’s more on these subcategories!
