There are four major types of communication styles: vocal, nonverbal, written, and visual. Words are used to communicate through verbal conversation. This is the most prevalent mode of communication. Nonverbal means using actions or signs instead of words to communicate. For example, you can say "I don't like carrots" by shaking your head 'no' or turning away from the plate of carrots to show that you don't want any more carrots. Written communication involves using letters to send messages over long distances. These messages may be simple or complex, depending on how they are written up. Visual communication uses pictures or drawings to express yourself or your feelings. For example, you can write a letter to someone you love by typing out your thoughts on paper, but if you do not give them to anyone to read, then this is visual communication. Communication has many different forms; it can be face-to-face, via telephone, via email, or even via social networking websites. In fact, almost all forms of communication include some type of nonverbal aspect to it. Vocal communication is talking aloud what you want others to understand. This can be done verbally, in writing, or visually. For example, when speaking you use your voice to tell others what you want them to know. When writing, you put words on a page that people can read.