What is the significance of oral communication?

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what is the significance of oral communication?

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The significance of oral communication can be stated by some proverbs and sayings. Some examples. a) It is better to say a lot about a little than a little about a lot. b) If you're thinking something, you may as well say it. c) If you can't say something nice about someone, don't say anything at all. d) For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned. e) Speech is civilization itself. The word, even the most contradictory word, preserves contact- it is silence which isolates. (Thomas Mann).

Oral communication is the spoken interaction between two or more people. In other words, it is the mechanism by which a person interacts with others to convey or receive information (including view points, factual information, etc) in the form of spoken words and sounds. [Birds and animals too interact orally.]

Effective oral communication skills is a learned skill. Being able to communicate effectively is necessary for a person's progress personally, professionally, academically and socially. It requires you to learn and understand what to say when and how to say something. Choosing the wods and tone of the voice, the speed at which you speak are important even when communicating orally over the phone. Direct or face to face conversations (or direct oral communication) can play a big role in both creating or solving problems. Here, in addition to language, tone, and pace, one has to also to ensure that the body language, eye contact, your observation of the other person/s as you speak are equally important in order to know if your message is being conveyed (i.e. the persons/s addressed is/are listening).

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