Cross cultural differences in verbal and non verbal language communication

1. Different ways.

Language communication is based on words and symbols, mainly including oral communication, written communication and electronic communication.

Non-verbal communication uses a variety of symbol systems in addition to linguistic symbols, including body language, paralanguage, space use, and communication environment.

2. The role is different.

Verbal communication begins when words are spoken, it uses sound as a channel to convey information, it controls words, it is structured, and it is formally taught.

Non-verbal communication is the non-verbal, socially known attributes or actions of a person that are purposefully emitted by the sender and consciously received by the receiver and possibly in response.

3. The characteristics are different.

Verbal communication refers to the transmission and exchange of information with the help of words. There are also many forms of written communication, such as notices, documents, correspondence, notices, newspapers, memoranda, written summaries, reports, etc.

the use of non-verbal communication symbols to repeat the meaning of speech or to deepen the impression of speech; Specifically, when people use their own words to communicate, they are accompanied by corresponding facial expressions and other non-verbal symbols.

The differences between verbal and non-verbal communication are as follows:

1.Different carriers: Verbal communication uses linguistic symbols as the carrier of communication, while non-verbal communication uses non-verbal symbols, such as facial expressions, postures, gestures, etc.

2.Different ways of expression: verbal communication is the use of linguistic words, arguments, sentences, etc., to express thoughts and feelings, while non-verbal communication is to express information through the combination and use of non-verbal symbols.

3.Verbal communication is transmitted to the listener through sound, while non-verbal communication is transmitted to the observer mainly through sight and touch.

4.The effect of verbal communication is usually precise and explicit, while the effect of nonverbal communication is usually more subjective and ambiguous.

In short, both verbal and non-verbal communication are ways of communication between people, and both have their own unique advantages, disadvantages and scope of application. In daily life, people should not only pay attention to the accuracy and expression ability of language communication, but also pay attention to the details and communication effects of non-verbal communication.

The relationship between verbal communication and non-verbal communication is as follows:

1. Linguistic communication is the symbol that conveys information, including what is said and what is written. It is important to note that the symbols used should be accurately understood by both the sender and the receiver. Of course, it is necessary and relatively simple to use the same language family, but it is difficult to require the same understanding of the meaning of the words used on both sides.

2. Non-verbal communication is accompanied by some non-verbal self-behaviors, which can affect the effect of communication. Such as facial expressions, body posture, voice, gestures, touches, eye contact, and space, etc. Non-verbal information is a type of information that is not very clear, but it tends to be more real than verbal information because it tends to be more spontaneous and difficult to disguise.

The same sentence can have different meanings and effects depending on the non-verbal behavior, and sometimes the importance of non-verbal communication is even greater than that of verbal communication.