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Written or oral communication, or any communication has their own limitations and benefits that made

them successful and meaningful in exchanging messages from one person to another. To further
understand the written communication, here's some advantages and disadvantages of Written
Communication.

ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGE

Distance is not a hindrance to communication. Sender It is time-consuming. You need to wait for the message
and receiver can still communicate through various type to be sent and wait for a response.
of communication.

The repetitive standing orders can be easily delivered to If it is not understood, it offers clarification but with
as many receivers at a time. limited sources.

It is a endless storage of evidence and confidential files, It breaks confidentiality.


wherein it can be useful in the future references.

A qualified place to react wherein both sender and Changes are not provided intsantly. It's less flexible.
receiver has given time to process and react.

There's a drop-off of mysteriousness with regards to It is very challenging in communicating when in times of
administration of work, job distribution, and experience emergency.
wherein these responsibilities can be achieved.

Consistency in work procedures can be maintained, and It is costly eitherway. (Printed or electronic copy)
can make better outcomes and surpass business
promotion.

How to make a Professional Email

1. Identify your purpose and make sure that it is properly and detailed written in the subject line.

2. Create a good start to message the addressee, wheather greeting him using his title or his first name.
(E.g. A plesant morning director,)

3. Make sure that the message is concise but complete, check the grammar, spelling, etc, and style of
writing (formal or informal)

4. Highlight the information such as dates, names, position applied for, and other important details

5. Sign off with a brief "Thank you", "Best" or another simple send-off, and then put your name and
signature.

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