Nonverbal Communication

Question 1

general appearance and dress

Answer 1

we make judgments about people based on how attractive we think they are. but standards and judgments about attractiveness are subject to time and cultural variations.

Question 2

body orientation

Answer 2

the degree to which we face toward or away from another person with our body, feet, and head. women usually mirror each other more than men do.

Question 3

posture

Answer 3

your body position or the way you carry yourself.

Question 4

gestures

Answer 4

can be conscious hand movements: a wave or thumbs up.

Question 5

facial expressions

Answer 5

some facial expressions are thought to be universal surprise, fear, anger, disgust, happiness, and sadness.

Question 6

eye contact and gaze

Answer 6

meeting someone with a gaze usually shows involvement, while looking away suggests a desire to avoid contact.

Question 7

haptics or the study of touch Touv1

Answer 7

touching can be both positive and negative. your feelings are positive when the touch is perceived as natural and it is invited or welcomed.

Question 8

chronemics or the study of time

Answer 8

includes punctuality, willingness to wait, and interactions. times use affects lifestyles, daily agendas, speed of speech and movements, how long people are willing to listen, etc.