Question

Distinguish between verbal and non-verbal communication.

Answer 1

Hint: Let us first get some idea about communication. The act of transferring information from one location, individual, or group to another is known as communication. A single sender, a message, and a receiver are involved in any communication. A wide range of factors can influence the message's transmission from sender to recipient.


Complete step-by-step answer:

Parameter of comparison	Verbal Communication	Non-Verbal Communication
Medium of communication	Language, words, sentences, and voice are used as the means of communication in verbal communication.	Body language, facial expressions, sound, and pauses in speech are all examples of nonverbal communication.
Channels of communication	The human voice, which speaks one word at a time, is the only channel of communication used in verbal communication.	Nonverbal communication employs a variety of methods, including the use of your whole body, facial gestures, and voice tone.
Examples of communication	A phone call, a face-to-face chat, over loudspeakers, via audio recordings, and so on are all examples of verbal contact.	When both participants in a conversation can see each other, nonverbal communication can take place. This allows them to fully comprehend what they're doing nonverbally.
Mode of communication	Verbal communication is a linear and voluntary form of communication. You decide what you want to say, gather your thoughts, form sentences, and then deliver your message. It is a well-planned phase in which the speaker concentrates on successfully delivering their message.	Nonverbal contact is a never-ending cycle. While you can train yourself to do it more consciously, it is not well-thought-out and essentially unintentional. Nonverbal communication is not linear like verbal communication. It is more dependent on how one responds to external stimuli using body language and other cues.
Consciousness in communication	Verbal contact is a deliberate act. It entails a combination of thought, processing, and articulation.	On an unconscious stage, nonverbal contact occurs. It isn't something that is consciously considered.
Decoding the communication	If you understand the language and the words being used, verbal communication is fairly simple to decipher. You can understand what someone is saying if you pay careful attention to what they are saying.	It's a bit more difficult to decipher nonverbal communication than it is to decode verbal communication. To decipher what the other person is trying to say, you must pay attention to a variety of variables such as the speaker's body language, facial expressions, and tone.

 Note: It is important to learn both verbal and nonverbal communication in order to effectively interact with another person. Reading about communication strategies, learning how you speak, and listening to other people will help you master verbal communication.