Would you say you are a better verbal or written communicator?

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Ryan Brown · Accepted Answer

"I prefer verbal communication because I feel that with written communication, wires can be crossed, due to lack of tone, fluctuation, expression and body language. I will always choose a face to face conversation whenever possible."

Ryan Brown · Answer

In business, it's vital that you are solid both as a written, and a verbal communicator. Your talents may lean one way or another, and that is okay. Discuss with the interviewer in which manner you prefer to communicate and then be sure to discuss how you are improving in the other.

Rachelle Enns · Answer

"I do not lean one way or the other when it comes to verbal or written communication. Both are equally important to me. If I have to choose just one, I will choose written communication as one can always look back on written communication for reference."

Rachelle Enns · Answer

"I like to leverage both methods of communication when dealing with business. Sometimes, situations call for verbal communications and other times, written. As a rule of thumb, I tend to practice verbal communications, with written follow up or vice versa. Utilizing multiple methods creates repetition and therefore, change."

Rachelle Enns · Answer

"I am comfortable with both so it would depend on the message, I suppose. Big news needs to be communicated verbally and followed up in written form, but quick messages or simple changes can be communicated effectively through email without the hassle of breaking away from work for a call or meeting."

Rachelle Enns · Answer

"I am a better verbal communicator. I spend the bulk of my day speaking with customers and training my staff on new sales, policies, or products. I can certainly communicate well in written form, also."

Rachelle Enns · Answer

"As a salesperson, I am skilled in both written and verbal forms of communication, but I prefer verbal. I am a great conversationalist and close most of my sales in person or over the phone."

Rachelle Enns · Answer

"I would say that I am a better verbal communicator simply because I spend most of my day communicating in that method. I can certainly communicate well in written form; however, I do have more experience communicating verbally."

Anonymous User · Answer

"I am comfortable communicating both ways. In verbal communication you can feel the tone and analyze the body language, but there is no way to return back and check what has been spoken in that conversation, so I prefer written communication, as one can always look back on written communication for reference."

Anonymous User · Answer

"I like to leverage both methods of communication when dealing with clients. Sometimes, situations call for verbal communications and other times, written. As a rule of thumb, I tend to practice spoken communication, written for follow up and vice versa. Utilizing multiple methods creates repetition and, therefore, change."

Anonymous User · Answer

"I am comfortable communicating both ways. In verbal communication, you can feel the tone and analyze the body language, but there is no way to return back and check what has been spoken in that conversation, so I prefer written communication, as one can always look back on written communication for reference and also written communication is a documented proof of your and other parties."

Anonymous User · Answer

"I am both verbal and written. I like to ensure that either way, the staff is clear about the essence of communication. I find going with verbal and following up with written is always the best option if the situation requires it."

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