How Do We Communicate ?

Advantages of written communication.

• A record is avaiable.
  

• Transmission is flexible.

• Serves a variety of purposes.

• Can be duplicated.

Disadvantages of written communication.

• Time.

• Expense.

• No immediate feedback.

• Exchanges takes more time.

Advantages of Oral/Audible communication.

• Direct.

• Instant feedback.

Disadvantages of Oral/Audible communication.

• Lack of control.

• No time to think.

Advantages of Visual communication.

• Reinforces oral communication.

• Enhances oral communication.

Disadvantages of Visual communication.

• Difficult to interpret without the written or spoken word.

• Often needs good body language.