Verbal Communication Styles

Communication in literal terms means, transfer of information from one person to another. Verbal communication means, transfer of information through talking. It uses numbers, words, symbols and sounds to construct sentences which are interpreted by the listener as information. It is meant for talking to others, to impress, to express, to warn and to emote. However, the style can differ depending on the event and the occasion. Various situations make you choose different oral communication styles to make your message understandable to the people at large.

Styles of Communication

Expressive Style
Expressive style of communication does not have any reservations. It is animated, spontaneous, complaining, expressive anger, joking and conversational.

Authoritative Style
A speaker is usually expressing authority or passing a judgment while using this style of speaking. For instance, 'I want an explanation for this mess', is an authoritative style of speaking. It is generally a heated moment which compels the speaker to use this style of speaking.

Narrative Style
This style of speaking is used to narrate an incident in the past or some event that's likely to happen. Usually storytellers take to this style of speaking.

Preaching Style
Priests, teachers and parents use the preaching style most often. It is used when an advice or a suggestion is to be given.

Ways to Communicate Properly

This section will teach you to stylize your communication by using the best of words.

Positive Construction of Sentences
Adding positive vocabulary to your sentences while speaking, increases the scope of your emotions and thoughts. For example 'I believe this', 'I know that' or 'I assure you that', makes your audience pay more attention to what you have to say.

Storytelling
Narrating a small story at the beginning of your speech or your message, adds an element of interest. The style of adding narratives makes the listener keen to know what happens next and keeps them glued to you.

Right Questions
Asking your listeners correct questions such as 'why', 'how', 'when' and so on, will give you a lo