There are two different types of factors that should be considered when promoting effective communication such as:
• Verbal communication- is when you use sounds and/or words to express yourself. When communicating it is important that your tone and the volume of your voice must be correct to suit the individuals situations. Most of the time it is also important to speak slowly in a calm manner so the other person gets your message correctly.
• Non-verbal communication- is when you see the expression on your face or body language, Hand gestures and direct eye contact. These are important to make the individual aware that you are interested in what they are saying. …show more content…
• Personal space – is when you give physical distance between yourself and others in situations. It is important that you give others personal space because they might not feel comfortable being too close to someone or it may be against their religion.
• Dress and appearance – when working in professional settings it is important that you dress sensible to maintain a good image and to look professional so others around you feel safe and so they can trust you knowing you work in that setting.
• Looking interested – when communicating with others it is important that you are engaged in what they are saying, so you don’t misunderstand what they have said. You have to be interested so they feel like they can talk to you about anything.
• Timing – is very important in work setting so everything can be done according to the timetable.
2.3: Describe a range of communication methods and styles to meet individual needs.
There are many ways to communicate. There are other methods and styles of communication that are useful for people with disability