What are the various types of communication? Describe the classification of non-verbal communication.
What are the various types of communication? Describe the classification of non-verbal communication.
Types of communication
People communicate with each other in a number of ways that depend upon the message and its context in which it is being sent. Choice of communication channel and your style of communicating also affect communication. So, there is variety of types of communication.
Types of communication based on the communication channels used are:
1. Verbal Communication:
Verbal communication refers to the the form of communication in which message is transmitted verbally; communication is done by word of mouth and a piece of writing. Objective of every communication is to have people understand what we are trying to convey. Verbal Communication is further divided into:
Oral Communication
Written Communication
2. Nonverbal Communication
Nonverbal communication is the sending or receiving of wordless messages. We can say that communication other than oral and written, such as gesture, body language, posture, tone of voice or facial expressions, is called nonverbal communication. Nonverbal communication is all about the body language of speaker.
Classification of nonverbal communication
1) Body Language ( Kinesics)
2) Touching ( Haptics)
3) Personal Space and distance ( Proxemics)
4) Use of Time (Chronemics)
5) Tone of Voice (Paralanguage)
6) Physical environment ( physical Context)
Kinesics: Kinesics is the most often studies and important area of non verbal communication and refers to body movements of any kind. Different body movements can express inner states of emotion. The different body movements are Facial expressions, Eye Movements, Gestures, Head movements, Posture, Physical appearance
Haptics:
Haptics refers to communication through touch. We can use touch to communication affection, assurance, familiarity, comfort, sympathy and other emotions. Touching can be interpreted as an
Types of communication
People communicate with each other in a number of ways that depend upon the message and its context in which it is being sent. Choice of communication channel and your style of communicating also affect communication. So, there is variety of types of communication.
Types of communication based on the communication channels used are:
1. Verbal Communication:
Verbal communication refers to the the form of communication in which message is transmitted verbally; communication is done by word of mouth and a piece of writing. Objective of every communication is to have people understand what we are trying to convey. Verbal Communication is further divided into:
Oral Communication
Written Communication
2. Nonverbal Communication
Nonverbal communication is the sending or receiving of wordless messages. We can say that communication other than oral and written, such as gesture, body language, posture, tone of voice or facial expressions, is called nonverbal communication. Nonverbal communication is all about the body language of speaker.
Classification of nonverbal communication
1) Body Language ( Kinesics)
2) Touching ( Haptics)
3) Personal Space and distance ( Proxemics)
4) Use of Time (Chronemics)
5) Tone of Voice (Paralanguage)
6) Physical environment ( physical Context)
Kinesics: Kinesics is the most often studies and important area of non verbal communication and refers to body movements of any kind. Different body movements can express inner states of emotion. The different body movements are Facial expressions, Eye Movements, Gestures, Head movements, Posture, Physical appearance
Haptics:
Haptics refers to communication through touch. We can use touch to communication affection, assurance, familiarity, comfort, sympathy and other emotions. Touching can be interpreted as an