Friday, May 17, 2013

Merits and Demerits of oral communication


Oral communication is the communication happens through words. The conversations with people, telephonic talks, interviews, radio programs are examples of oral communication. The merits and demerits of oral communication are:
Merits       
-It is most economical way of communication as it does not incur huge cost and time.
-This communication helps in understanding the reactions of people easily.
-Quick feedback and clarification are possible.
-This communication becomes a part of informal way.
Demerits
  -It is difficult to communicate when the distance is too long.
  -No legal validity can be claimed on it as it does not make a proof to produce in the court.
  - A lengthy message cannot be put in an oral communication. 

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