Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication
Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Verbal communication includes both oral and written communication. Non-verbal communication refers to all communications that occurs without the use of words, spoken or written. While verbal communication is organized by language, non-verbal communication is organized by body language such as with body movements (Kinesics), space (Proxemics), and vocal (Paralinguistic) features. The following sections elaborate on this aspect of communication. Kinesics: Kinesics is the study of the body’s physical movements. It is the way the body communicates without words. The study of Kinesics can be carried out through following sections: a) Personal Appearance: Personal Appearance plays an important role. People see before they hear. Just like we adapt our language to the audience, we should also dress appropriately. Appearances include clothes, hair, accessories, cosmetics, and so on. To be clean and well groomed, conforming to th...