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Advantages of Verbal Communication | Disadvantages of Verbal Communication

Advantages of Verbal Communication
Following are the advantages of Verbal Communication:
It saves time in communication. 
It is quick in obtaining feedback once delivered.
It provides complete understanding of communication delivered and there is chance to make it more clear in case of doubts in interpretation of words or ideas. 
It is more reliable method of communication. 
It is flexible and effective for all. 
It is powerful means of persuation and control. 
It is cheaper way of communication and hence saves money. 
Disadvantages of Verbal Communication
Following are the disadvantages of Verbal Communication:
➨poor vocabulary, inability to express oneself in a concise and clear manner
➨you can not retract/delete/revise/change something once you said i. 
➨Language barriers. 
➨Costly
➨It is difficult for certain people to understand speech due to various speech tones used in verbal communication. 
There is chance of leak of secret information with the help of modern devices such as polygraph or lie detector. Often secret information can be obtained while the person is under the influence of alcohol.