Nonverbal Communication

Characteristics of nonverbal communication

Functions of nonverbal communication

types of nonverbal communication

building competence in nonverbal communication

most nonverbal communication is mostly relational.

Even the best nonverbal decoders cannot approach with 100% accuracy.

Although nonverbal behavior reveals information, we are not always conscious of what we are communicating non verbally.

Substituting: When you shrug you shoulders is an example. uses a long of emblems which is things that have precise meanings in cultures.

Deceiving: high self monitors are better at hiding deceit then others who do not self monitor.

repeating: repeating what ever you just said with corresponding hand gestures to help the listener comprehend what you said.

Body movements

face eyes and voice

chronemics: the study of how humans use structure time.

tune out words

intimate distance: begins with skin and goes out about 18 inches.

facial expressions, body movements and vocal traits.

in cultures eye contact and distance play roles in nonverbal comm.

when it comes to opposite sex nonverbal communication there are some big differences.

posture has a huge role to play in nonverbal communication.

kinesics: The study of body movement, gesture and posture.

face and eyes are probably the most noticed part of the body.

Manipulators: one part of the body that grooms, massages, holds, fidgets or pinches another

affect blends: the combination of two or more expressions.

haptics: the study of touch in human behavior.

personal distance: ranges from 18 inches to 4 feet away

monochronic: emphasizing punctuality, schedules, and completing one task at a time.

polychronic: flexible schedules.

keep using perception checks to see if what your registering is really what it is.

pay attention to your own nonverbal behavior.

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