I have a bit of a thing with verbal and oral.
Verbal = in words.
Oral = by mouth.

It is possible to give verbal instructions without speaking. Written (text) instuctions are verbal.
It is also possible to give limited oral instructions without using distinct words, admittedly at the risk of sounding chavish or neanderthal.
But the question 'was it a verbal order?' is rarely what the asker intends to ask.
Yes, I know, another battle lost before it has begun.
My trouble is, I learned my vocabulary before the meanings shifted.
( Larry Vest One day at a time, sweet Jesus, FFS., Mon 12 Apr 2010, 12:51, 3 replies)

I would much rather the mrs gave me oral instead of verbal.

(oneinthepink is at your cervix m'lady, Mon 12 Apr 2010, 12:56, closed)

Less chance of paper cuts, too

(MrOli is ugly, but in the morning you will be sober, Mon 12 Apr 2010, 12:58, closed)

I would rather your mrs gave me oral
whilst I give her verbal about looking me in the eye more often.
( sandettie light vessel automatic New Twitter - @bollocksreally, Mon 12 Apr 2010, 13:31, closed)