GOOD
MORNING!
VERBAL AND NON VERBAL
COMMUNICATION
ACTIVITY 1: WORDLESS ACTING
Student A: Have you seen my book? I can’t remember
where I put it.
Student B: Which one?
Student A: The murder mystery. The one you borrowed.
Student B: Is this it?
Student A: No. It’s the one you borrowed.
Student B: I did not!
Student A: Maybe it’s under the chair. Can you look?
Student B: OK- just give me a minute.
Student A: How long are you going to be?
Student B: Geez, why so impatient? I hate when you get
bossy.
Student A: Forget it. I’ll find it myself.
Student B: Wait……. I FOUND IT!
ACTIVITY 2: We Have To Move Now!
“WE ALL NEED TO GATHER
OUR POSSESSIONS AND
MOVE TO ANOTHER
BUILDING AS SOON AS
POSSIBLE!”
refers to the use of
Verbal words to convey a
message. This type of
Communication communication can be
regarded efficient and
successful if the receiver
can easily process the
message delivered by the
sender.
Aspects to
1. Appropriateness-
consider in
it pertains to the use
Verbal of suitable language
Communication form applicable to the
nature of the event or
context of situation.
Whether formal or
informal.
-is the type of
communication used in
What is formal, ceremonial or
dignified gatherings.
Formal Here, the exchange of
Communicatio information is
controlled, well-
n? thought and prepared.
It also conforms to
certain rules and
conventions as as
defined by the goals
and values of particular
groups or
• Meetings
Types Formal • Interviews
Communication • Conferences
• Formal One-on-Ones
• Speeches
• Presentations
What is -is characterized by
Informal free, casual and
spontaneous exchange
Communication between two or more
persons. The exchange
? is a kind of interaction
that is unrestrained by
rules and conventions.
It is also the type of
communication that
occurs in everyday life.
• Casual Conversations
Types Informal • Gossips
Communication • Tales
• Inter-relational Activities
• Family- Social
Communication Culture
• Inter-relational activities
outside of the formal
Criteria Formal Informal
Reliability More reliable Less reliable
Speed Slower Very quick/
Instantaneous
Time- Requires a Requires very little
Consuming number of process
different process
Information Through pre- Moves freely
Flow defined channels
Secrecy Maintained Hard to maintain
Aspects to 2. Brevity
consider in Speakers frequently opt
to use simple and
Verbal precise words in
Communication delivering their message.
It can be achieved by
using more direct and
clear words and avoiding
beating around the bush.
It is saying more with
less words.
Aspects to 3.Clarity
consider in It refers to using simple
yet exact words that
Verbal directly express your
Communicationthought and emotion. It
warrants that the
purpose of the message
will be successfully
delivered to the
audience.
Aspects to 4. Ethics
consider in It pertains to moral
standards that need to be
Verbal considered when
Communicationdelivering a message. The
audience’s background
such as their age, gender,
race, social status and
personal convictions shall
be given due importance
for speaking purposes.
Aspects to 5. Vividness
refers to words that make
consider in the conversation or
Verbal exchange of information
lively and vibrant. The
Communicationpurpose of this aspect of
communication is to
simplify thoughts for the
audience to easily grasp
the message through the
use of distinctive
language.
refers to a collaboration
of movements that does
Nonverbal not require any spoken
Communication words in order to convey
a message. This
incorporates actions such
as hand gestures, body
language, facial
expressions, stance,
appearance and others in
order to convey message.
1.1 Head Movement
Bodily 1.2 Eye Movement
Kinesthetic 1.3 Facial Expressions
1.4 Sitting
1.5 Standing
1.6 Walking
1.7 Hand Gestures
Makes the message more meaningful
Importance of Expresses message without the use
Nonverbal of words
Makes audience more enthusiastic
Communication Defines the kind of speaker one is
Makes one a dynamic speaker
Gives confidence to the speaker
Adds color to a speech
Connects the speaker to the
audience
Gives the speaker a variety of ways
to deliver his/ her message.
Fill in the missing words to complete each
sentence. Choose your answer from the word
bank.
behavior environment plain subjective
creative mastery purpose credible
messages responses
1.Words are important in relaying ___________or
information.
2.Use ___________ terms in verbal communication to
express ideas.
3. The use of words shall also depend on the kind of
__________,whether formal or informal.
4.Speakers shall use simple words to be more _________
5.It is important to state your _______ clearly to avoid
misinterpretations.
6.Words to be used shall not be gender-biased nor
________ to one’s race and ethnicity.
7. Practice using ______ words to make the
exchange of communication more alive and
interesting.
8.Nonverbal communication may include
__________ to convey and represent meaning.
9.All _________ not delivered in form of words
are regarded as nonverbal communication.
10._________ of nonverbal communication is
important to make you an effective speaker.
Write T if the statement is TRUE and F if it is FALSE.
_______1. Audience profile shall be considered under
ethics.
_______2. The proper use of nonverbal communication can
make you an effective speaker.
_______ 3. Your manner of communication defines what
kind of speaker you are.
_______ 4. The effective use of nonverbal communication
makes you credible speaker.
_______ 5. In word use, you must consider the nature and
situation for appropriacy.
_______ 6. Clarity is achieved by using simple and plain
words that are easily understood by the audience.
_______ 7. The use of blank words like “ah”, “uhm” may
lead to communication breakdown.
_______ 8. Verbal Communication is more important than
nonverbal communication.
_______ 9. Individual differences shall be considered in
delivering a message.
_______ 10. Make your message simple and comprehensive
when conversing.
_______ 11. All formal communications conform with
specific rule, belief and objectives of the speaker or certain
group.
_______ 12. Audience background needs to be considered
before engaging to any type of communication.
_______ 13. The use of figure of speech enhances one’s for
clarity.
_______ 14. The most effective way of connecting to your
audience is through the use of verbal communication only.
_______ 15. Inter-relational activities are also observe under
formal communication at some point.
Thank
you!
