VERBAL COMMUNICATION
When we speak with others, we engage in verbal communication. It can be face-to-face, over the phone, via Skype or Zoom, or any other method. Some verbal engagements are casual, such as chatting with a friend over coffee or in the office kitchen, while others, such as a scheduled meeting, are formal. It is not only about the words, regardless of the type, but also about the calibre and complexity.
NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION
What we do while speaking often says more than what we say. Facial expressions, posture, eye contact, hand movements, and touch are all examples of nonverbal communication. For example, if you’re talking to your boss about your cost-cutting idea, you should pay attention to both their words and their nonverbal communication. Your boss might agree with your idea.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Whether it’s an email, a memo, a report, a Facebook post, a Tweet, a contract, or anything else, all forms of written communication have the same goal: to disseminate information in a clear and concise manner – through this goal is frequently not met. In fact, poor writing skills frequently result in confusion and embarrassment, as well as potential legal ramifications. One thing to keep in mind about written communication
LISTENING
The act of listening is not frequently mentioned among the various forms of communication. Active listening, on the other hand, is one of the most important types of communication because if we don’t listen to the person across from us, we won’t be able to effectively engage with them. Consider a negotiation: part of the process is determining what the opposing party wants and needs. Without paying attention,
VISUAL COMMUNICATION
We live in a visual society. Consider the following: televisions are on 24 hours a day, Facebook is visual with memes, videos, images, and so on, Instagram is an image-only platform, and advertisers use imagery to sell products and ideas. Consider this from a personal standpoint: the images we post on social media are intended to convey meaning – to communicate a message. In some cases, the message may be, “Look at me, I’m here.”
