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Characteristics of Verbal Communication
1 Consider the objective
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3
4
Be Sincere
Use simple language, familiar
words
Be brief and precise
5 Assume nothing
6 Use polite tone and words
7 Say something interesting and
pleasing
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Mertis & Demerits of Verbal(oral)
• More personal and informal
• Makes immediate impact
• Provides opportunity for interaction and
feedback
• Help us correct ourselves (our
messages according to the feedback
and non-verbal cues from the listener)
• It is fastest and less expensive
• It can be quickly forgotten
• A word once uttered cannot be taken
back
• There is no legal evidence of oral
communication
• Impact may be short lived
• Very difficult to be conscious of our
body language
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Mertis & Demerits of Non Verbal(Body Language)
• Communicate with someone who is
deaf or hard of hearing
• Communicate where silence is required
• Communicate privately without others
hearing
• Communicate from a visible distance
• Keep conversations short and clear
• Save time and bridge language gaps
• Not suitable for long conversations
• Can't convey detailed messages
• May need repetition to understand
• Less impactful and not universally
applicable
• Not everyone prefers non-verbal
communication
• May fail to leave a strong impression
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Nonverbal communication
Nonverbal communication is the process of communication through
sending and receiving wordless (mostly visual) cues between people
Transmission of messages by a medium other than speech or writing
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Body Language
“The conscious and unconscious movements and postures by which attitudes and
feelings are communicated, is called body language”.
● Body language can also vary depending on the culture. There are a set of
universally recognized gestures but many are influenced by our social settings
● Body language may provide clues as to the attitude or state of mind of a person.
For example, it may indicate aggression, attentiveness, boredom, a relaxed
state, pleasure, amusement, and intoxication
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Importance of Non verbal
● Sometimes nonverbal messages contradict verbal; Often express feelings
more accurately than the words spoken or written
● Studies suggest that from 60-90% of a message’s effect comes from
nonverbal cues
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Understanding Communication
● The act or process of communicating Interchange of thoughts, opinions, or
information via speech, writing, or signs
● Transmission of something shared Document or message with information or
views“
● Communication takes place when one person transfers some understandable data
to another person.
● "Core Principle: There is no formula for perfect emailing—honest, authentic
messaging always works.
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Ethics in Communication
Personal Ethics of a Communicator:
• Be Honest
• Be Clear
• Be Accurate
• Be Comprehensive
• Be Accessible
Awareness of:
• Purpose
• Audience
• Tone
“Every instance of workplace writing occurs for a specific reason and is intended for a particular individual
or group... Although this may seem obvious, awareness of purpose, audience, and tone is the single most
crucial factor in determining whether your communication will succeed.” - George Searle.
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Research Findings & Email Types
Carnegie Mellon Study:
● 30-50 emails received daily 29% immediately deleted
● Emails checked 12 times/day
● 2+ hours spent on email daily
● Avg inbox: 187 emails (some over 500!)
Types of Emails:
● Self-fulfilling: No reply expected (e.g., child is sick)Inquiry:
● Seeks response (e.g., permission updates)
● Open-ended: Leaves space for future communication
● Action-oriented: Requires action, not a reply
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Ensure Effective Communication
Things to be considered:
1. Personal efficiency
2. Corporate professionalism
3. Protection of potential liability issues
4. Create e-mails that will
– be read by the receiver.
– be understood by the receiver.
– engage the receiver to achieve the intended purpose.
– not require too much time on the part of the receiver.
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Writing Effective Emails
To Ensure Communication Works:
• Be efficient
• Be professional
• Reduce liability
• Engage receiver
• Be clear and concise
Ten Writing Tips:
1. Use a meaningful subject
2. Skip long intros—get to the point
3. Use saved templates for FAQs
4. Add a personal touch
5. NEVER USE ALL CAPS
6. Maintain message threads
7. Proofread before sending
8. Avoid slang, abbreviations, emoticons
9. Mind formatting—keep it clean
10. Use short, simple sentences
READ THE EMAIL BEFORE YOU SEND IT
• Before you hit the send button:
• Read what you have just typed
• Check for spelling & grammatical mistakes
• Read it from receiver’s angle
An e-mail can make or break a potential opportunity send and respond wisely!
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Mistakes and Management
Common Mistakes:
• Over-copying, vague subjects
• One-liners, urgent button overuse
• No signature or phone number
• Including fax numbers or irrelevant info
Inbox Management:
• Use the 4 D's: Delete, Do, Delegate, Defer
• Separate personal & professional emails
• Organize with filters, folders, & categories
• When overwhelmed: Pick up the phone!