Verbal and Nonverbal com.

• Verbal Communication


  An interaction in which words are used to relay a message
• Effective and successful verbal communication

  • Use words to express ideas which can be understood by the person you are talking to
  • Consider appropriateness, brevity, clarity, ethics, and vividness when engaging in this type of communication
• Appropriateness


  The language that you use should be appropriate to the environment or occasion (ie., whether formal or informal)
• Brevity


  • Speakers who often use simple yet precise and powerful words are found to be more credible
  • Try to achieve brevity by being more direct with your words
  • Avoid fillers and insubstantial expressions which do not add to the message, such as "uh," "you know," "I guess," and others
• Clarity


  The meanings of words, feelings, or ideas may be interpreted differently by a listener; hence, it is essential for you to clearly state your message and express your ideas and feelings
• Ethics


  Words should be carefully chosen in consideration of the gender, roles, ethnicity, preferences, and status of the person or people you are talking to
• Vividness


  • Words that vividly or creatively describe things or feelings usually add color and spice to communication
  • You are encouraged to find ways to charm your audience through the use of vivid words
• Nonverbal communication


  • An interaction where behavior is used to convey and represent meanings
  • All kinds of human responses that are not expressed in words are classified as nonverbal communication
• Examples of nonverbal communication

  • Stares, smiles, tone of voice, movements, manners of walking, standing and sitting, appearance, style of attire, attitude towards time and space, personality, gestures, and others
• Mastery of nonverbal communication

  • Enhances and emphasizes the message of your speech, thus making it more meaningful, truthful, and relevant
  • Can communicate feelings, attitudes, and perceptions without you saying a word
  • Can sustain the attention of listeners and keep them engaged in the speech
  • Gives the audience a preview to the type of speaker you are
  • Makes you appear more dynamic and animated in your delivery
  • Serves as a channel to release tension and nervousness
  • Helps make your speech more dramatic
  • Can build a connection with listeners
  • Makes you a credible speaker
  • Helps you vary your speaking style and avoid a monotonous delivery