Verbal & Non-verbal Communication
Verbal and non-verbal communication are two essential ways of conveying messages.
Verbal communication uses words, whether spoken or written, to express ideas and emotions. It is direct and precise and allows for real-time clarification of concepts.
On the other hand, non-verbal communication includes gestures, facial expressions, posture, tone of voice, and eye contact. This form of communication complements verbal language, reinforcing or contradicting the expressed message.
Both types of communication are crucial for effective interaction. While words convey content, non-verbal elements add emotional nuance and context. Understanding and balancing both forms of communication enable more authentic connections and deeper understanding in any interaction.
Here are some activities to help you practice what you’ve learned!
Verbal vs. Non-verbal Communication
Non-verbal Communication — Key Components
Media Attributions
Verbal and Non-verbal Communication Video
- “Man Giving Thumbs Up” by Pavel Danilyuk, via Pexels, is used under the Pexels License.
- “A Woman in Orange Shirt” by Ketut Subiyanto, via Pexels, is used under the Pexels License.
- “A Woman Clapping Hr Hands In A Positive Attitude” by cottonbro studio, via Pexels, is used under the Pexels License.
- “Business Meeting with Client” by Edmond Dantès, via Pexels, is used under the Pexels License.
- “Woman Drinking Coffee During Meeting” by Edmond Dantès, via Pexels, is used under the Pexels License.
- “A Person Doing a Hand Gesture” by Monstera Production, via Pexels, is used under the Pexels License.
- “A Woman In A Business Meeting” by Kindel Media, via Pexels, is used under the Pexels License.
- “A Woman Tearing a Paper” by RDNE Stock project, via Pexels, is used under the Pexels License.
- “Footage Of A Man Gets An Idea” by Sound On, via Pexels, is used under the Pexels License.
- “Video Of People Talking While Walking” by olia danilevich, via Pexels, is used under the Pexels License.
- “People Inside a Cafe” by Kampus Production, via Pexels, is used under the Pexels License.
- “A Man And A Woman Talking In The Workplace While On Coffee Break” by fauxels, via Pexels, is used under the Pexels License.
- “Three People in an Office” by Kampus Production, via Pexels, is used under the Pexels License.
- “Two Businessmen Shake Their Hand In Agreement” by Edmond Dantès, via Pexels, is used under the Pexels License.
- “Two Businessmen Shake Their Hand In Agreement” by Edmond Dantès, via Pexels, is used under the Pexels License.
- “A Store Clerk Talking to an Elderly Couple” by Kampus Production, via Pexels, is used under the Pexels License.
- “A Man Delivering a Crate of Assorted Fruits at a Café” by Ron Lach, via Pexels, is used under the Pexels License.
- “People Shaking Hands at a Meeting” by RDNE Stock project, via Pexels, is used under the Pexels License.
- “Man and Woman Shaking Hands” by Sora Shimazaki, via Pexels, is used under the Pexels License.
- “Two men are cleaning tables in a restaurant” by cottonbro studio, via Pexels, is used under the Pexels License.
- “Woman Wearing Jumper Wiping a Glass” by Tima Miroshnichenko, via Pexels, is used under the Pexels License.
- “Cashier and Customer in Store” by Max Medyk, via Pexels, is used under the Pexels License.
- “A Woman Helping her Son with his Tie” by cottonbro studio, via Pexels, is used under the Pexels License.
- “A Woman Taking a Selfie with her Smartphone” by Anastasia Shuraeva, via Pexels, is used under the Pexels License.
- “Woman Talking In Front of Camera” by Antoni Shkraba Studio, via Pexels, is used under the Pexels License.
- “Woman With A Smiling Face While Working” by cottonbro studio, via Pexels, is used under the Pexels License.
- “A Woman Wiping Clean The Television Set With A Cleaning Cloth” by cottonbro studio, via Pexels, is used under the Pexels License.
- “A Woman Cleaning The Living Room Carpet With A Vacuum” by cottonbro studio, via Pexels, is used under the Pexels License.
- “Woman Talking to Horticulturist” by Antoni Shkraba Studio, via Pexels, is used under the Pexels License.
- “Man and Woman Checking the Plants in the Greenhouse” by Gustavo Fring, via Pexels, is used under the Pexels License.