| Verbal communication | Non- verbal communication |
| 1. It is a transmission of message through spoken words. | 1. It is a transmission of message through written words. |
| 2. It is appropriate during emergent situations as it takes less time in transmitting. | 2. It is inappropriate for urgent messages as it takes more time for transmission |
| 3. It is economical as no use of stationery is there | 3. Usage of stationery makes it costlie |
| 4. Use of body language facial expressions makes it more impressive. | 4. Use of body language is not possible |
| 5. It is more flexible as changes can be made anytime and immediate feedback is possible. | 5. To make changes it takes time which makes it less flexible and immediate feedback is not possible. (any two) |