S4 - Communication Flashcards
Act of transmitting verbal & non-verbal information
Communication
Exchange process of selling & receiving messages
Communication
Less than 35% of the social meaning utilizes verbal communication
Communication
How the sales message is given can be as important to making a sale as what is said
Communication
Composition of Communication (VVF)
Verbal
Vocal
Facial
Composition of Communication [2] (GMMPS)
Graphology
Micro-impressions
Macro-impressions
Phonology
Spacial Concept
Basic Communication Model (SEMM DRFN)
Source
Encoding Process
Message
Medium
Decoding Process
Receiver
Feedback
Noise
Communication source — “Communicator”
Source
Conversion of ideas & concepts into language & materials
Encoding Process
Information intended to be conveyed
Message
Form of communication used
Medium
Receipt & translation — interpretation of information
Decoding Process
Intended person to communicate
Receiver
Reaction of the communication as transmitted by sender
Feedback
Factors that distort communication
Noise
Communication Model Components (FES LAP)
Feedback
Empathy
Simplicity
Listening
Attitude
Proof Statements
Doesn’t refer to any specific type of listening behavior rather a recognizable receiver’s response aid
Feedback
Gathering information & uncovering customer needs using one or more questions
Probing
Territorial Space (IPSP)
Intimate
Personal
Social
Public
Area around the self that person will allow another person w/o consent
Territorial Space
Conveys physical attributes
Appearance
Appearance (ASH WPP)
Age
Sex
Height
Weight
Physical Characteristics
Personality
Types of Handshake (FPLC)
Firm H.
Prolonged H.
Limp H.
Cold Fish H.
Intense & indicative of greater liking & warmer feelings
Firm Handshake
More intimate & can cause discomfort
Prolonged Handshake
Usually indicating aloofness & unwilling to become involved
Limp Handshake
Perceives as unaffectionate & unfriendly
Cold Fish Handshake
Reminder for Handshake: (MG)
Maintain eye contact
Grip hand firmly
Shake hands with everyone in the room
International Handshaking
Women should initiate handshakes
International Handshaking
Western and Eastern Europeans reshake hands
International Handshaking
French and Japanese businesspeople shake hands w/ one firm gesture
International Handshaking
In Arab countries, handshakes are a bit limp and last longer than typical American handshakes
International Handshaking
Process of communicating nonverbally through conscious/unconscious gestures & movements
Body Language
Assists us in understanding & decoding what the person is saying or feeling
Body Language
Latin word “emovere”, meaning “to move out”
Emotion
Outward expression of something inside
Emotion
Events serving as stimulus which can be verbally described
Conscious Experience
Thoughts & perceptions the event/stimuli
Cognition
Bodily changes during the emotion
Physiological Response
Actions & reactions
Behavior
Brief involuntary facial expression
Microexpressions
Universal & occurs as fast as 1/15 to 1/25 of a second
Microexpressions
Difficult to fake & occurs during high stakes situations
Microexpressions
Intentional facial displays of emotion
Last 1/2s - 4s
Macro-expressions
Communication Modes: Non-verbal Signals (BFAHL)
Body Angle
Facial Expression
Arm movement
Hand movement
Leg position
Types of Messages (ACD)
Acceptance
Caution
Disagreement
Nonverbal Expressions of Eyes (EBP)
Eye Gaze
Blinking
Pupil Size
Interested & paying attention
Prolonged contact is threatening
Breaking eye contact indicates distraction
Eye Gaze
Distressed/uncomfortable
Rapid Blinking
Intentionally controlling eye movements
Infrequent Blinking
Attraction to one another
Bedroom Eyes
Shows interest
Highly Dilated
Communication Barriers (DBSI DDPHN)
Difference in perception
Buyer doesn’t recognize a need to buy product
Selling Pressure
Information Overload
Disorganized Sales Presentation
Distraction
Poor Listening
How & What You Say
Not adapting to buyer’s style
How & What You Say (CCCC)
Controlled Talk
Caring Talk
Conniving Talk
Careless Talk
Thinks before speaking
Controlled Talk
Seeking to encourage
Caring Talk
Desire to twist truth
Conniving Talk
Leads into destruction
Careless Talk
Ability to change peoples beliefs, position, or course of action
Persuasion
Ability to identify & understand person’s feelings, ideas, or situations
Empathy
Deriving meaning from sounds heard
Listening
Levels of Listening (MEA)
Marginal L.
Evaluative L.
Active L.
Blank stares, nervous mannerisms & gestures that may annoy
Marginal Listening
Categorizes statements & concentrates on preparing response
Evaluative Listening
See other’s point of view
Attention is not only on spoken words but on thoughts, feelings & meaning conveyed
Active Listening
Substantiate a persons claim
Credibility | Proof Statements