1. Verbal Communication:
- Involves the use of spoken or written words to convey messages.
- Can be classified as:
- Oral communication: Face-to-face conversations, phone calls, presentations.
- Written communication: Letters, emails, reports, social media posts.
- Advantages: Allows for clear and detailed information exchange, immediate feedback.
2. Nonverbal Communication:
- Conveys messages through body language, facial expressions, gestures, and other nonverbal cues.
- Can include:
- Kinesics: Body movement, eye contact, posture.
- Proxemics: Use of personal space, distance between individuals.
- Haptics: Physical touch.
- Appearance: Clothing, hairstyle, accessories.
- Advantages: Adds depth and context to verbal communication, conveys emotions and attitudes.
3. Visual Communication:
- Uses images, symbols, and colors to convey messages.
- Can include:
- Photographs, charts, graphs, diagrams.
- Videos, films, animations.
- Websites, social media graphics.
- Advantages: Captures attention, simplifies complex information, enhances understanding.