Difference between verbal and non-verbal communication (with examples)

The difference between verbal and non-verbal communication is that in the first, linguistic signs (words) are used to convey a message, but in the second, linguistic signs are not used. For example: Saying "hello" is a verbal communication message and waving is a non-verbal communication message.

In communicative interactions, verbal and non-verbal messages occur simultaneously and tend to complement each other, although in some cases they may contradict each other. For example: If a person says "hello" (verbal communication) and waves a wave (non-verbal communication), the two messages occur at the same time and complement each other.

Characteristics of verbal communication

Characteristics of non-verbal communication

Examples of verbal communication

1. A face-to-face conversation between two people.
2. An interview.
3. A text message.
4. A book.
5. A news.
6. A telephone conversation.
7. A job interview.
8. A conversation between a customer and a salesperson.
9. A letter.
10. A conference.
11. A speech.
12. A testimony.
13. An advertisement on a radio.
14. A telegram.
15. The lyrics of a song.

Examples of non-verbal communication

1. An emoticon.
2. A smile.
3. A greeting done with the arm.
4. A look.
5. The posture of the person who is speaking.
6. The barking of a dog.
7. The act of pointing.
8. The act of clapping.
9. The act of clearing the throat.
10. The handshake.
11. The red card that a referee gives a player.
12. The signs of a lighthouse.
13. The act of folding your arms.
14. The act of not responding when one person makes a comment to another.
15. The act of winking.

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