Question

Give any eight distinctions between oral communication and written communication.

Differentiate between oral communication and written communication.

Answer 1

Sr. No.	Oral communication	Written communication
1.	Oral communication does not cover larger distances.	Written communication covers larger distances.
2.	Speed of communication is fast.	Speed of communication is low.
3.	Record is not a available except in a few cases.	Proper records of communication are available.
4.	Secrecy can be maintained.	Full secrecy cannot be maintained.
5.	Responsibility of the sender cannot be fixed.	Responsibility of the sender can be fixed.
6.	It does not support legal evidence.	It supports legal evidence.
7.	It is informal in nature.	It is formal in nature.
8.	Not suitable for group communication.	Suitable for lengthy messages.
9.	Personal touch visible.	Personal touch not available.
10.	More suitable for group communication.	Less suitable for group communication.
11.	Immediate Feedback is available.	Immediate Feedback is not available.