Verbal and non verbal communication

One way communication and two way communication
Verbal communication : Oral and written modes
     The oral mode is used where
     The written mode is used where
     Where both modes are used

Non-verbal Communication
    Advantages of non-verbal communication
        Signs
        symbols
        Graphs, Chart and flow charts
    Limitations of non-verbal communication


Body Language and silence
      Eye contact
      The dress Code
      Posture
      Distance
      Silence  Its role in communication.

Barriers to communication
      Semantic and Linguistic Barriers
             Ambiguity in expression
             Homophones
             Contextual Meaning and speech acts.
             Accent and Intonation
             word shift
             Style
             Register and jargon-acronyms

Socio-psychological Barriers.
             The attention span of the listener
             Laughter, the best medicine
             External disturbances and the wrong medium
             Personal Bias and strong feelings
             Selectivity or the I see only what i want to see' attitude
             Cynicism and negativity
             Perceived benefits
     Cross-cultural barriers



  

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