Spoken communication is more important than written communication. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people opine that oral
communication
is more powerful than written communication
. In this
essay, I will explain why I disagree with this
idea.
This
idea often stems from the fact that spoken communication
is the oldest form of communication
. Also
, it is used as the most common medium for the exchange of information as speakers can give utterance synchronously to their listeners who then
are able to respond in real time. In contrast
, written form, despite the longer response time, as a more reliable means of communication
in the legal, academic and business world should be mentioned. Written documents and correspondences such
as agreements, letters, emails, or books are kept as a source of reference while spoken
conversations, even recorded, are not legalized and invalid in most cases.
Suggestion
speaking
Second
, oral communication
can facilitate face-to-face communication
when speakers can not only use oral and verbal form but
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form, but
also
non-verbal tools to convey the emotional message. For example
, many political figures are articulate thanks to a combination of inspired words and their ability to read their audiences' true feelings from facial expressions to adjust their delivery and meaning of speech. Therefore
, it is believed that spoken communication
is more important than the written one. Of course, writers might not have such
luxury, but they seem to pay more attention, and actually have time to do so, to convey their ideas through written language with precise grammar and vocabulary, which are often simplified in spoken language. There are examples of books or pieces of text that are full of enthusiasm and represent effectively complex notions or emotional expressions.
In conclusion, it is difficult to decide whether spoken or written communication
is more important than the other. Both these mediums can play a key role in different circumstances and communication
purposes.Submitted by Nhi Nguyễn Phương on
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