Question

Explain any six differences between written and oral communication.

Answer 1

Difference between Written and Oral Communication:

Written Communication	Oral Communication
1. Written communication covers larger distances.	1. Oral communication does not cover larger distances.
2. Speed of communication is low.	2. Speed of communication is fast.
3. Proper records of communication are available.	3. Record is not. available except in a few cases
4. Full secrecy cannot be maintained.	4. Secrecy can be maintained.
5. Responsibility of the sender can be fixed.	5. Responsibility of the sender cannot be fixed.
6. It supports legal evidence.	6. It does not support legal evidence.
7. It is formal in nature.	7. It is informal in nature.
8. Suitable for the lengthy message.	8. Not suitable for lengthy messages.
9. Personal touch not available.	9. A personal touch is visible.
10. Less suitable for group communications.	10. More suitable for group communications.
11. Immediate feedback not available.	11. Immediate Feedback is available.
12. It covers uniform costs irrespective of distances. An envelope costs Rs. 5 to send a message locally or nationally.	12. Costs vary with an increase in distances. A local telephone call is very cheap as compared to calls made from one part of the country to the other part Same is the case while doing international calls.