Elements of Communication

There are various types of communication-

1. Face to Face Communication

2. Tone of voice

3. Body Language

4. Non- Verbal communication

5. Verbal  Communication

6. Physical Communication

Face to Face Communication

ALBERT MEHRABIAN” – 1960-70 Worked On Verbal & Non Verbal Communication

  He Found –

1. Tone of Voice and
2. Body Gestures  effects On Communication.

“Elements Of  Effective Communication => Tone + Body Language + Words”

Concept and principle of face to face Communication-

When two or more person are there.
Small Groups where informal talk with friends/ discussion.
They can see each other.
Both parties involve in communication
It is an informal Communication.
This is a two way Oral Communication.
Verbal and Non- Verbal Communications. 

Examples :

1.Interviews

2. Meetings

3.Conferences

4.Workshop

5.Seminar

6.Classroom Teaching

7.Stage acting 

Characteristics : 

1.   It is straight Communication.

2.   It is Informal.

3.   It requires Mutual Relation.

4.   This is No Cost Communication.

5.   This is used Widely.

6.   Very fast in nature. It spreads rumors.

7.   Effect Of Facial Expression on communication.

8.   Instant Feedback from audience. 

Advantages:

Immediate Response

Express Feelings

Suitable for Respect

Suitable for Discussion

Enhancement of Knowledge

Increase Coordination

Better understandings  

Disadvantages:

Large Size  and Active Listener required  

Tone Of Voice

Volume used by speaker.
Pitch : Gender effect on Pitch.  
Emphasis : which word to emphasis
Pronunciation Of Words- Right and Wrong

Body Language

       Body Moment

       Breathing

       Facial Expression 

       Eye Contact

       Swallowing and Coughing

Aspects Body Language

         Face : Facial Movement

         Eyes  : Eye Movement

         Head : 

         Posture- straight, bend

         Gesture- arm, hand, leg movement

Advantage