Which category involves touching or physical contact?

• A. Verbal
• B. Non-Verbal
• C. Indirect/Third
• D. Physical Contact

Answer: (D)

Touching or physical contact is a form of communication that relies on direct touch between people. This makes it the category that involves actually being in contact, like a handshake, pat on the back, or a hug. Verbal communication uses spoken or heard words, not touch. Non-Verbal covers cues without words, such as facial expressions, posture, and gestures, and in some frameworks can include touch, but in this set it’s shown as a separate category to emphasize the physical aspect. Indirect/Third involves sending a message through another person or through intermediaries, not through direct contact.