Oral Communication - Meaning, Advantages and Disadvantages
Oral communication means communication through spoken words. It is the most widely used method of communication. Face to face conversation, meetings, telephone, radio etc. are the main forms of oral communication. Oral communication has following advantages and disadvantages:- Advantages Of Oral Communication 1. Fast It is much faster than other methods of communication. Oral communication saves time as there is no need to write the message. 2. Better understanding The speaker can convey real meaning by variations in the tone, pitch, facial expressions and gestures which is not possible in written communication. It helps to promote friendly relations between the speaker and the listener. 3. Personal touch Speech has such spontaneity and intimacy as cannot be matched by writing which creates personal touch between speaker and the listener. 4. Economical No stationary is required in oral communication. 5. Immediate feedback The speaker of the message can easily get the feedback of the me...