Chp 3. Non-Verb Comm. Characteristics vs. Channels Flashcards
Present in most comm. contexts
ex) emojis, emotocons
Characteristic or Channel?
Characteristic of Non-Verb Comm.
Usually believed over verb. convo
ex) 93: o’ comm. is non-verb
Characteristic
Often conveys MORE info
Characteristic
Primary means o’ comm. AND showing emotion
Characteristic
Metacommunication
ex) Shrugging, eye roll, shushing, waving, finger beckoning
Characteristics
Serves multiple functions
1) Manages convo
2) Maintains relet.
3) Forms impressions
4) Influences other peop.
5) Conceals info
Characteristic
Facial Display (expression)
Channel of Non-Verb Comm.
Eye behavior
Persuades, credibility, signals
Channel
Touch Behaviors
Affection, pwr, care-giving, ritualistic (culture and religion)
Channel
Vocal behavior
Vocalics: (char. and meaning behind comm.)
Channel
Mvt and Gestures
-Emblems
-Adapts
-Illustrates
-Regulates
-Shows affection
Channel
Use o’ smell
Channel
Use o’ space
Social distancing, personal distance, public distance
Channel
Use o’ artifacts
Convey info confidently about VISIBLE object
Channel
Use o’ time
Giving your time VOLUNTARILY
Channel