TYPES OF NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION

Question 1

Expressions of happiness, sadness, anger and fear are universal emotions and key forms of nonverbal communication.​

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FACIAL EXPRESSION

Question 2

or gestures, are conscious body movements like waving, pointing, and giving a thumbs up or down. One’s culture typically determines what gestures are socially acceptable and which are rude. ​

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KINESICS

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(or vocalics) refers to the aspects of verbal communication that aren’t the words themselves. Your tone of voice, loudness, and pitch are common aspects of paralanguage. This type of communication is powerful since altering your voice changes the meaning of a sentence. ​

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PARALINGUISTICS

Question 4

Crossing your legs or arms, a head nod, slouching, or sitting up straight are all examples of true body language. This type of nonverbal communication is complex and quite subtle.​

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BODY LANGUAGE AND POSTURE

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references how near something is. Human beings take personal space seriously. They also interpret physical distances in interactions differently. Social and cultural expectations, personal preferences, and relationships all determine the suitable proximity and expected space in communication.​

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PROXEMICS

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“The eyes are the windows to the soul.” Our eye contact is a massive factor in nonverbal communication because it can give clues to how we feel. ​

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GAZE

Question 7

Communication by touch is called haptics. Touch is powerful because our emotions drive it. Our social class, gender, and, of course, our upbringing all determine how we respond to touch. Women generally use touch to convey care and concern, while men are more likely to convey control.

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HAPTICS

Question 8

Your appearance is another thing people notice immediately. Your hairstyle, clothing, tattoos, piercings, and even body shape give off cues. This can encourage snap judgments from other people.​

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APPEARANCE

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is the role time plays during communication. How people interpret time can be personal, cultural, or have to do with their power or status. ​

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CHRONEMICS

Question 10

Your body naturally sends out nonverbal signals that are nearly impossible to control. This includes nervous sweating, blushing, or tearing up.​

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PHYSIOLOGICAL RESPONSE

Question 11

Personal presentation involves two components: our physical characteristics and the artifacts with which we adorn and surround ourselves. Physical characteristics include body shape, height, weight, attractiveness, and other physical features of our bodies. ​

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PERSONAL PRESENTATION AND ENVIRONMENT