In the course of communication of people obtains verbal and nonverbal information from various sources. Both types of knowledge are important, but it is difficult to overestimate value of verbal communication.
Essence of verbal communication
Verbal communication is a process of bilateral exchange of information by means of the speech.
Verbal communication is an integral part of work of such professions as the lawyer, the manager, the businessman, the psychologist. Thereof possession of a speech component of communication is just necessary for each businessman. Statistically it is counted that the businessman in day pronounces about 30 thousand words or 3 thousand an hour.
Verbal communication is characteristic only of the person. On the characteristics the verbal communication is several times broader, than nonverbal types of communication, but nevertheless it cannot replace completely them in everyday life. It is also possible to note that development of verbal communication depends on nonverbal forms of communication.
It should be taken into account that at speech communication which is conducted among themselves by interlocutors if they have any intentions then the dialogue represents the bilateral nature of interaction of persons. This factor obliges the person to be attentive to the interlocutor, to be coordinated and coordinated with it in the speech. Violation of this rule can lead to violation of verbal communication and be the cause that interlocutors will not understand each other. By means of the speech the people not only communicate, but also influence the friend the friend, convince or focus. Due possession of the speech is one of many professions making success. The oratory in Ancient Greece was an integral part of image of leaders and leaders. At the time of antiquity of the rhetorician and ability to conduct dialogue were obligatory. It also influenced verbal communication, having made it a key element of communication of the person.
Types of verbal communication
Verbal communication is divided into several types. The informative look is a communication which is aimed at development of new information and use of the gained knowledge in practice. Convincing – the similar type of communication sets the purpose to cause certain thoughts in the interlocutor, to impose some ideas and to make the partner in communication by the adherent. Expressional – it is aimed at formation at the partner of a psychoemotional spirit. Also by means of communication of a similar type the interlocutor can give the feelings, experiences or to induce to a certain action. Suggestive is a type of communication which sets to itself(himself) the purpose to make impact on the partner for cardinal change of his behavior, changes of value reference points. Ritual – sets a task to settle social mentality in groups, to keep ritual traditions.