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Describe the nature, elements and functions of verbal and non-verbal communication

in various and multicultural context.

The function of verbal and non-verbal communication is to convey meaning, no matter


the cultural context. Both types of communication mean different things within
different cultural contexts depending on the social norms of the culture.

to convey meaning, information and understanding

Verbal communication consists of getting your message across using sounds, words,
and languages, while nonverbal communication involves unsaid things like eye
movement, body language, and tone.

What are the nature of verbal communication?


Verbal communication is oral in nature. Oral communication encompasses various
activities such as talking, laughing or listening. We often navigate different
emotional situations through oral forms of communication. We also have written
communication that includes script, alphabets, acronyms, logos and graphics.

What are the nature of non-verbal?


Non-verbal communication includes facial expressions, the tone and pitch of the
voice, gestures displayed through body language (kinesics) and the physical
distance between the communicators (proxemics).

Answer:

The function of verbal and non-verbal communication is to convey meaning,


information and understanding no matter the cultural context. Both types of
communication mean different things within different cultural contexts depending on
the social norms of the culture.

Verbal communication involves getting messages using sounds, words, and languages,
while nonverbal communication involves unsaid things like eye movement, body
language, and tone.

Verbal communication is oral in nature. Oral communication includes various


activities such as talking, laughing or listening.

Non-verbal communication includes facial expressions, the tone and pitch of the
voice, gestures displayed through body language (kinesics) and the physical
distance between the communicators.

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