MR. MURALI taught us this chapter in week 5!
Many of us believe the old saying "don't judge the book by its cover". Everyday people tell others about themselves with out even opening their mouths. This is accomplished by nonverbal communication.
What is nonverbal communication?
The first image that pops into their mind is a picture of a person who is deaf or someone who cannot speak and has learned to communicate through sign language or other nonverbal means of communication. Most people are not aware that in reality almost 30% of communication between human beings is nonverbal and that it exists in our everyday conversations.
Nonverbal communication includes all unwritten and unspoken messages. Both intentional and unintentional messages.
Nonverbal communication is used daily in everybody’s lives. Whether a person wants to or not.
Nonverbal communication speaks louder than words.
Why does nonverbal communication speak louder than words in close relationships?
Thisis because it takes more than words to create exciting and secure relationships.
Most important nonverbal cues
- Eye contact - helps regulate theflow of communication.
- Facial expression - Smiling is a hint of happiness,armth and also friendliness.
- Gestures - If you fail to gesture while speaking, you may be identified as boring or
4. Postures - You communicate by the way you walk, talk stand or sit but not
leaning slightly forward.
5. Environment - The way you arrange oject in the environment. tables, chairs, etc...
The environment affect the level of your comfort.
Functions of nonverbal communication
- to replace and substitute
- to regulate
- to contradict
- to complement and illustrate
Words are accented by body movement, whereas face shows expressions.
CHRISTINE
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