Nonverbal Communication

Take Away Points From the reading: Visual, auditory, and invisible communication system – know the definitions of these terms and their subpoints (Proxemics, Kinesics, Artifacts, Vocalics, Chronemics, Olfactics, and Haptics) By the definition we gave in class, what three things are required for something to be considered nonverbal communication? Hint: see slide 4 What is spontaneous vs. symbolic nonverbal communication? If I give you an example, can you tell me which one it is? Know the “three things of import about nonverbals” and be able to recognize an example What are the various functions of nonverbal codes? Be able to define and recognize examples of the vocabulary words from slide 8

Overview of Class Nonverbal Communication From readings: visual, auditory, and invisible communication system What is it? Spontaneous vs. Symbolic 3 Aspects of Non-verbal Codes Functions of non-verbal codes Class Activity

Three Communication Systems Visual Proxemics Kinesics*** Artifacts Auditory Vocalics Invisible Chronemics Olfactics Haptics

What is Nonverbal Communication? Nonverbal communication must be… Perceived consciously by either the sender or the receiver Intended as a message by the sender, OR Interpreted by the receiver as intended Do you agree that nonverbal communication must always be these things? Why limit it?

SpontaneousSymbolic There are two broad types of nonverbal codes: spontaneous and symbolic communication.

Nonverbal codes are often more trusted than verbal codes. Wow Lisa, this is so interesting.

Discussion Question When (if at all) would verbal communication be more trusted than non-verbal communication?

Nonverbal codes, while influenced by culture, do express more universal meaning.

Nonverbal codes occur in clusters.

Three things of import about nonverbal communication Nonverbal codes are often more trusted than verbal codes Nonverbal codes, while influenced by culture, do express more universal meaning Nonverbal codes occur in clusters

The Functions of Nonverbal Codes Expressing meaning Liking, status, responsiveness Modifying verbal messages. complimenting accenting repeating substituting contradicting Regulating the flow of interaction

Class Activity: Demonstrating Nonverbal Functions Get in groups of three Must have one phone that can take pictures or video and has internet connection Take pictures or very short videos following instructions to Lisa

Debriefing Questions How did the pictures/videos demonstrate: Proxemics, Kinesics, Artifacts, Vocalics, Chronemics, Olfactics, and Haptics Clusters of nonverbal behaviors How can this activity help you in thinking about your own nonverbal behavior?

Fun Fact Mirroring, or repeating someone’s body language, often impresses a date because it subtly conveys interest to the other person. However, one should avoid copying every move.

Take Away Points From the reading: Visual, auditory, and invisible communication system – know the definitions of these terms and their subpoints (Proxemics, Kinesics, Artifacts, Vocalics, Chronemics, Olfactics, and Haptics) By the definition we gave in class, what three things are required for something to be considered nonverbal communication? Hint: see slide 4 What is spontaneous vs. symbolic nonverbal communication? If I give you an example, can you tell me which one it is? Know the “three things of import about nonverbals” and be able to apply them to a situation What are the various functions of nonverbal codes? Be able to define and recognize examples of the vocabulary words from slide 8