Talking – Is when we use our mouths to speak to other people, a person, an animal or even to ourselves.
Group discussion – Is when participants discuss vocally their thoughts and opinions.
Conversation – Is an informal exchange of ideas, thoughts or opinions by spoken words.
Singing – Making musical sounds using the voice
Dictation – Saying words aloud in order for the hearer to write down.
Verbal abuse – Is a form of attack vocally or abusive behaviour involving the use of language.
Non-verbal Communication
Non-verbal communication is anything we do to express ideas, feelings or opinions that is not vocal. This can be through the use of body language, gestures, facial expressions, touch or contact, signs and symbols, objects and other visual aids even speaking styles, voice quality and any other paralinguistic features of speech.
Sign Language – Used for mostly deaf people it’s a combination of visual signs and gestures.
Symbols - They represent or stand for something such as the ‘no smoking’ symbol
Acting - The art of performance in plays, movies or television.
Clothes – Items worn to cover the body but also through clothes we express our individuality.
Advertisements – Is a notice or announcement in a public setting to promote a product, service or event.
Leaflet – A sheet of paper usually folded containing information or advertisement.
Facial expressions
Communication through facial expressions is non-verbal communication with the face usually expressing emotions such as happiness when we smile, or sadness when we cry, we may even frown when we’re annoyed or angry. You can tell by a person’s eyes if they are tired, depressed or if they are listening and paying attention. You can even tell if someone is lying by their eyes.
Winking – Is the closing and opening quickly of one eye usually a signal of affection or greeting or to indicate something is a joke or secret.
Pouting – Push ones lips or bottom lip forward as an expression of sadness or to make oneself look more attractive.
Glare – a stare in a fierce or angry way.
Eye contact – The state of two people who are each aware of looking into each other’s eyes usually a sign of love.
Smirk – A smug smile in an irritating or silly way
Happiness – Feeling and showing contentment or pleasure through the face.
Body language
Communication using body language is a natural mostly unconscious language that shows our true feelings or intentions and gives us an idea to the feelings and intentions of those around us. These messages occur while silent or when speaking. When we are around other people or interacting with them, we continuously give off and receive wordless signals like our posture e.g. slouching in a chair shows lack of interest or boredom, how fast or how loud we talk can show energy and self-confidence. The way we stand, the eye contact we make, the attention we show – all send out strong messages.
Handshake – Using one’s hand to shake another person’s hand usually for dealings.
Dance – Movements that match the speed of rhythm of music.
Shivering – Shaking slightly and uncontrollably usually due to being too cold, excited or scared.
Fidgeting – Making small movements with the hands or feet usually due to nerves or impatience.
Clapping – Repeatedly strike the palm of hands together when showing approval.
Stroking the chin – Trying to make a decision while usually using index finger and thumb to rub the chin.
Communication using technology
Communication using technology is sending your messages and thoughts or interacting with others through the use of technology such as a mobile, computer, television, radio, fax machine, web cam etc. There are many different ways of communicating through technology, verbally through phone calls, non-verbal maybe a messenger, through email or texting, with body language through web cam or digital photos and advertisements. Some of the popular uses are sites such as Hotmail, Facebook, Skype, Whatsapp and many more. Technology can even be an aid for the disabled like with the famous professor Stephen Hawking who uses a voice box that turns written words in to speech using small movements.
Texting – Sending a text through use of mobile phone.
Phone call – Using a phone or mobile to call someone in a distance place.
Email – The e stands for electronic. A user can compose a message through a worldwide communication system on a computer.
Social networking – Using a dedicated website to communicate informally with other users posting messages, pictures, games etc.
Chat sites – A special web site that lets users have conversations at the same time.
Video chat – Allows you to use audio and video to chat in real time at different locations.