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Effective Communicator - Communication Skills

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MUHAMAD SAIFULLAH AIMAN BIN MAMAT
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04 May 2021, 12:27 PM

1. Explain the 4 types of communication techniques?

a) Verbal Communication

Definition :

  • Words used in a conversation, categorized into Oral Communication and Written Communication.

b) Written Communication

Definition :

  • Written Communication skills are those necessary to get our point across in writing.
  • Written Communication relies on grammar, punctuation and word choice. Developing written communication skills requires practice and fine attention to detail.

c) Nonverbal Communication

Definition :

  • Transfer the information through the use of body language, including eye contact, facial expressions, gestures, tone and pitch of voice, body movement, posture, and space.

d) Visual Communication

Definition :

  • The act of using visuals as aid during presentations to enhance context of verbal and/or written communication.

e) Interpersonal Communication

Definition :

  • Process of entire process of exchanging information, ideas, and feelings between two or more people through verbal and non-verbal methods.

2.How you can be a good communicator?

  • Understanding the emotion and intentions behind the information.
  • Being able to convey a message.
  • Able to also listen in a way that gains the full meaning of what’s being said and makes the other person feels heard and understood.
  • Conveys their message thoroughly and is receptive and responsive to other’s input.
  • Speaks in clear, direct manner, using easily understood language.

3.What are the barriers to be a good communicator?

  1. Physical barriers
  2. Perceptual barriers
  3. Emotional barriers
  4. Cultural barriers
  5. Language barriers
  6. Gender barriers
  7. Religious barriers.
  8. Interpersonal barriers. Consisting :
  • Withdrawal : Withdrawal is an absence of interpersonal contact. It is both refusal to be in touch and time alone.
  • Rituals : Rituals are meaningless, repetitive routine devoid of real contact.
  • Pastimes : Pastimes fill up time with others in social but superficial activities.
  • Working : Work activities follow the rules and procedures of contact but no more than that.
  • Games : Games are subtle, manipulative interactions which are about winning and losing. They include “rackets” and “stamps”.
  • Closeness : The purpose of interpersonal contact in closeness.

 

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