Answer to Question #237855 in Management for Kay

Question

Define and explain the difference between verbal and non-verbal communication:

Now answer the question.

You have been invited by your community leaders to attend a meeting as you’re a considered to be one of the mentors in your community. The purpose of your invitation is to give a speech about importance of using technology during teaching and learning process and to search for opportunities as we are living in the digital era. As a public relations student, briefly explain how you could use both verbal and non-verbal communication in delivering such a speech. Use the information in the video to help you answer the question.

Answer 1

The use of words to communicate a message is known as verbal communication. Written and oral communication are examples of verbal communication. The use of body language to convey a message is known as nonverbal communication. In verbal communication, language, words, sentences, and voice are utilized as means of communication. Nonverbal communication includes body language, facial expressions, sound, and speech pauses. Verbal communication is a type of communication that is linear and voluntary.