Dimensions Of Communication Flashcards
Use of language, word chosen
Verbal dimension
Facial expressions, gestures, bodily movement
Non-verbal dimension
Spoken communication
Oral dimension
Transcription of thoughts and ideas
Written dimension
Meticulous observation of appropriateness in dress, language and setting
Formal dimension
Casual approach with no regard for formalities
Informal dimension
Speaker may not be aware of the unintended meaning of a message
Intentional/unintentional
How something said, not what is said
Paralanguage
The use of time based on position or power
Chronemics
The use of space to show importance
Proxemics
The use of touch to express what cannot be said
Haptics
Most common type of non verbal communication
Gestures
Four types of gestures
Emphasizing
Regulating
Illustrating
Emblems
Punctuate what one wants to highlight in a message
Emphasizing gestures
Used to control the flow of communication
Regulating gestures
Use to show size, height, distance,etc
Illustrating gestures
Gesture associated with specific meaning
Emblems
