Oral Communication
Oral Communication
Introduction:
Oral communication implies communication through mouth. It includes individuals conversing with each other, be it direct conversation or telephonic. Man learns to speak much before writing. In the same way, in an organisation people speak much more before writing. Speech or oral use of language acts as the first binding factor between one person and another. That is also the reason why communication becomes conversational in nature. Oral communication occurs in situations like conversation, presentations, negotiations, group discussion and meetings. Each of these situations requires special oral communication skills. Oral communications are more natural and immediate. It is natural to speak when the other person is present. We speak to communicate in informal situations. We also speak in formal and official situations like interviews, meetings and presentations. Many people feel nervous and cannot speak easily in formal and official situations; it needs training and practice to speak. Oral communication can be face-to-face as well as through electronic devices like telephone, house bells or even through voice chat, video chat through the internet.
Advantages of Oral Communication 1. Immediate feedback: The first and foremost advantage of oral communication is that it provides immediate feedback to the participants in the communication event. While engage in the talk with somebody we can ask for clarification. 2. Time-saving: Oral communication is time saving. 3. Healthy climate: By drawing the people together oral communication builds up a healthy climate in the organisation. It brings the superiors and the subordinates nearer. 4. Personal touch: Oral communication, just by sounding personal touch becomes an effective tool for persuasion. Everybody knows the importance of persuasion in business. It brings personal warmth and friendliness and develops a sense of bonding because
Introduction:
Oral communication implies communication through mouth. It includes individuals conversing with each other, be it direct conversation or telephonic. Man learns to speak much before writing. In the same way, in an organisation people speak much more before writing. Speech or oral use of language acts as the first binding factor between one person and another. That is also the reason why communication becomes conversational in nature. Oral communication occurs in situations like conversation, presentations, negotiations, group discussion and meetings. Each of these situations requires special oral communication skills. Oral communications are more natural and immediate. It is natural to speak when the other person is present. We speak to communicate in informal situations. We also speak in formal and official situations like interviews, meetings and presentations. Many people feel nervous and cannot speak easily in formal and official situations; it needs training and practice to speak. Oral communication can be face-to-face as well as through electronic devices like telephone, house bells or even through voice chat, video chat through the internet.
Advantages of Oral Communication 1. Immediate feedback: The first and foremost advantage of oral communication is that it provides immediate feedback to the participants in the communication event. While engage in the talk with somebody we can ask for clarification. 2. Time-saving: Oral communication is time saving. 3. Healthy climate: By drawing the people together oral communication builds up a healthy climate in the organisation. It brings the superiors and the subordinates nearer. 4. Personal touch: Oral communication, just by sounding personal touch becomes an effective tool for persuasion. Everybody knows the importance of persuasion in business. It brings personal warmth and friendliness and develops a sense of bonding because