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NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION What is non verbal communication? Nonverbal communication has been defined as communication without words.Nonverbal communication.

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3 What is non verbal communication? Nonverbal communication has been defined as communication without words.Nonverbal communication has been defined as communication without words. It includes apparent behaviors such as facial expressions, eyes, touching, and tone of voice, as well as less obvious messages such as dress, posture and spatial distance between two or more people.It includes apparent behaviors such as facial expressions, eyes, touching, and tone of voice, as well as less obvious messages such as dress, posture and spatial distance between two or more people. A communication where action speaks louder than words.A communication where action speaks louder than words.

4 Humans use nonverbal Communication because:: Words have limitations: There are numerous areas where nonverbal communication is more effective than verbal (when explain the shape, directions, personalities are expressed nonverbally)Words have limitations: There are numerous areas where nonverbal communication is more effective than verbal (when explain the shape, directions, personalities are expressed nonverbally) Nonverbal signal are powerful: Nonverbal cues primary express inner feelings (verbal messages deal basically with outside world).Nonverbal signal are powerful: Nonverbal cues primary express inner feelings (verbal messages deal basically with outside world). Nonverbal message are likely to be more genuine: because nonverbal behaviors cannot be controlled as easily as spoken words.Nonverbal message are likely to be more genuine: because nonverbal behaviors cannot be controlled as easily as spoken words.

5 Human use nonverbal communication because:: Nonverbal signals can express feelings inappropriate to state: Social etiquette limits what can be said, but nonverbal cues can communicate thoughts.Nonverbal signals can express feelings inappropriate to state: Social etiquette limits what can be said, but nonverbal cues can communicate thoughts. A separate communication channel is necessary to help send complex messages: A speaker can add enormously to the complexity of the verbal message through simple nonverbal signals.A separate communication channel is necessary to help send complex messages: A speaker can add enormously to the complexity of the verbal message through simple nonverbal signals.

6 Types of nonverbal communication “Nonverbal communication involves those nonverbal stimuli in a communication setting that are generated by both the source [speaker] and his or her use of the environment and that have potential message value for the source or receiver [listener].“Nonverbal communication involves those nonverbal stimuli in a communication setting that are generated by both the source [speaker] and his or her use of the environment and that have potential message value for the source or receiver [listener].

7 Types of nonverbal communication Basically it is sending and receiving messages in a variety of ways without the use of verbal codes (words). It is both intentional and unintentional. Most speakers / listeners are not conscious of this. It includes — but is not limited to: Basically it is sending and receiving messages in a variety of ways without the use of verbal codes (words). It is both intentional and unintentional. Most speakers / listeners are not conscious of this. It includes — but is not limited to: –Kinesics / Body Language –Space & Proximics –Gestures

8 Body language/ Kinesics Body language is body movements that depend on a person’s attitude or feelings. Body language includes the way people walk, how they stand, and their facial features.Body language is body movements that depend on a person’s attitude or feelings. Body language includes the way people walk, how they stand, and their facial features. In other words, any kind of meaning that is shown by a person's body attitude or movements. For example, when a boy is sad he may droop his head and walk slowly. Or, if a girl is happy, she might run and jump or stand up straight and put her hands in the air.In other words, any kind of meaning that is shown by a person's body attitude or movements. For example, when a boy is sad he may droop his head and walk slowly. Or, if a girl is happy, she might run and jump or stand up straight and put her hands in the air.

9 Body language/ Kinesics People don't have to say anything to show how they feel about things. The colour of people's skin may even show how they feel. For example, if people with light colored skin get embarrassed, their skin may turn red, or if they are worried, they might get pale.People don't have to say anything to show how they feel about things. The colour of people's skin may even show how they feel. For example, if people with light colored skin get embarrassed, their skin may turn red, or if they are worried, they might get pale. Body language can be voluntary (on purpose) or involuntary (a person can’t help it). An interesting fact is that blind children will smile when happy even though they have never seen a smile.Body language can be voluntary (on purpose) or involuntary (a person can’t help it). An interesting fact is that blind children will smile when happy even though they have never seen a smile.

10 Facial Expression The girl on the left by her expression expresses that she is angry.The girl on the left by her expression expresses that she is angry. Her anger is shown only by her body languageHer anger is shown only by her body language

11 Facial Expression The image indicates four friends. They are all in party mood.The image indicates four friends. They are all in party mood. This expression indicates that they are happy…This expression indicates that they are happy…

12 Space & Proximics Proxemics is the study of how people use and perceive the physical space around them. The space between the sender and the receiver of a message influences the way the message is interpreted.Proxemics is the study of how people use and perceive the physical space around them. The space between the sender and the receiver of a message influences the way the message is interpreted.Proxemics The perception and use of space varies significantly across cultures and different settings within cultures. Space in nonverbal communication may be divided into four main categories: intimate, social, personal, and public space.The perception and use of space varies significantly across cultures and different settings within cultures. Space in nonverbal communication may be divided into four main categories: intimate, social, personal, and public space.

13 Traditional System Of Classroom Circles represent students seats. People occupying the dark seats will account fora very large proportion of the total interaction between teacher and the students in this type of arrangement.People seating in the gray seats interact some, but much less frequently than those in the darkened areas and people in the white seats will participate very infrequently, if at all.

14 Traditional System of Classroom Most common explanations for this variance in participation are that students sitting in the dark seats have the best visual contact with the teacher and they are in comparatively closer proximity to the teacher.

15 Why is Nonverbal Communication important? Use to repeat the verbal message (eg. point in a direction while stating directions)Use to repeat the verbal message (eg. point in a direction while stating directions) Often used to assent a verbal message (eg. Verbal tone indicates the actual meaning of the specific words)Often used to assent a verbal message (eg. Verbal tone indicates the actual meaning of the specific words) Regulate interactions (non-verbal cues covey when the other person should speak or not speak).Regulate interactions (non-verbal cues covey when the other person should speak or not speak).

16 Tips to improve non-verbal communication Positive NV behavior improves your non-verbal communication effectiveness.Positive NV behavior improves your non-verbal communication effectiveness. You can improve your effectiveness as a non-verbal communicator by observing and analyzing both the physical environment of interactions and the body language, appearance, gestures, vocal cues, eye contact, and touching behavior of the participants.You can improve your effectiveness as a non-verbal communicator by observing and analyzing both the physical environment of interactions and the body language, appearance, gestures, vocal cues, eye contact, and touching behavior of the participants. Inculcate positive Body Sport.Inculcate positive Body Sport.

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