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Advantages of Non-verbal Communication

The advantages of non-verbal communication are as follows:
 Information can be easily presented using silent means.
 The message from non-verbal interaction is received by the recipient very fast and thus reduces the wastage
of valuable time.

Disadvantages of Non-verbal Communication
The disadvantages of non-verbal communication are as follows:
 Lengthy discussion and necessary details are not possible.
 Since in this type of communication gesture, facial expression, eye contact, touch, etc. are used for
communication, so it might become diffi cult for some people to understand them correctly.

Visual Communication

Another important method of communication is visual communication which involves sending and
understanding messages only through images or pictures.
These are some other reasons why most of the people prefer visual communication. These reasons are:

 Visuals can be used to communicate to a wide range of people with different backgrounds.
 Visuals are useful when trying to condense information into a short time period.
 People think in terms of images, not words, so visuals help them retain and recall technical information.
 Visuals attract and hold the attention of observers.
 Visuals simplify technical information.
 Visuals may be useful in presenting technical information to a non-technical audience.
 Graphs, charts, maps, presentations, overhead projectors, smart-boards, white and black boards, models,
paper handouts, etc., are the different types of visual aids that help in conveying a message effectively.
Traffi c symbol communicates not Traffi c Lights—Red for Stop,
to blow horn Yellow for Wait, and Green for Go

Sign for ladies and gents toilets Sign for railway crossing

Sign for fl ammable substances Sign for slippery surface

Sign used to pause a video or audio Sign used to communicate that the
fi le in smartphones or computers area is a no smoking zone

Visual Communication: Symbols and Sign

Advantages of Visual Communication
The advantages of visual communication are as follows:
 Visual communication, through signs and symbols, communicates message faster than written or oral
communication.

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