Secondary Source: Books

Book- “Verbal Communication”:

Besides internet sources, books sources are also very helpful for the research. Many neglect the idea of going to the library and finding books, but it is actually a very interesting experience. I have found couple books from the library at school that have many interesting points on verbal communication. Every book has some different thought about the topic. One of the book is called “Verbal Communication” by Andrea Rocci, and Louis de Saussure. One of the chapter touches on the explicit and implicit of verbal communication. According to Rocci, our physical appearance and posture is also a form of communication. Rocci, A. (2016).

In other words, the way we dress and introduce ourselves affects the other persons first impression on us. The idea of this is very judgmental, but it is very true in today’s society. According to Rocci, it is better to use simple words to express out thoughts because we don’t want the other person to misunderstood our statements or not knowing what we are trying to say, Rocci, A. (2016).

Quotes from “Verbal Communication”:

Rocci had mentioned that, the art of communication is the language of leadership. In other words, the way we communicate to others, express our leadership ability and skills, Rocci, A. (2016). Another quote that had caught my attention is “First learn the meaning of what you say, and than speak”, Rocci, A.(2016). I one hundred percent agree with that statement, because if you don’t even understand what you are trying to say than how do you expect the other individual to understand your thoughts and ideas.

Book- “The Relationship of Verbal and Nonverbal Communication”:

This book was written by Mary R. Key in 1980. One of the chapter in the book is titled “Behavioral aspects of interaction”. In this chapter, it said that human beings interact and communicates our thoughts in so many different ways that sometimes we don’t even realize it Esposito, A. (2007). According to Key, communication can be seen as a means of integrating self and developing a self-image in order to cope with relationships. Which I think it is very true, the first impression is always important especially for the people that we never met before.

One thing that Key had specifically pointed out is that, male/female differences are the most important features of differentiation in the dynamics of human interaction. Studies have shown that male communication are more dominate and more effective than women’s. I disagree with that statement, because there are so many successful women that are very good at communication as well. In my opinion man and women are equally good.

Works Cited

Key, Mary Ritchie. The Relationship of Verbal and Nonverbal Communication. De Gruyter Mouton, 2011.

Rocci, Andrea. “Verbal Communication .” ProQuest Ebook Central Read , De Gruyter, Inc., 7 Mar. 2016, ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/buffalo/reader.action?docID=4451840&query=.