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Principles of Nonverbal Communicaton (Nonverbal Messages Interact with…
Principles of Nonverbal Communicaton
Nonverbal Messages Interact with Verbal Messages
Accent-used to accent or emphasize part of the verbal message
Complement-used to complement to add nuances of meaning not communicated by verbal messages
Contradict- used to control or to indicate your desire to control, the flow of messages
Repeat- you can repeat or restate messages nonverbally
Substitute- nonverbal communication to substitute for verbal messages
Nonverbal Messages Help Manage Impressions
To be liked-might smile, pat on the back, hand shake
To be believed- forced to make eye contact, firm stance, open gestures
To excuse failure- might look sad, cover your face with your hands, shake your head
To secure help- indicating helplessness, you might use open hand gestures, puzzled looks, and inept movement
To hide faults- you might avoid self-touching gestures
To be followed- might dress as part of a leader or display your diploma or awards
To confirm self-image and to communicate it to others- you might dress in certain ways or decorate your apartment with different things
Nonverbal Messages Help Form Relationships
Tie signs are signals that communicate your relationship status. They indicate the ways in which your relationship is tied together
Nonverbal Messages Structure Conversation
Turn-taking cues-may be verbal and thereby give the speaking turn over to the listener
Nonverbal Messages Can Influence and Deceive
Focused glance that says you're committed; gestures that further explain what you're saying; and appropriate dress that says "I'll easily ft in with this organization"
Nonverbal Messages Are Crucial for Expressing Emotions
Nonverbal signals communicate a great part of your emotions experience
Use nonverbal messages to hide your emotions