Non Verbal Communication Public Speaking Mr. McFadden

The Communication Process

6 Main Categories Kinesics Eye Contact Paralanguage Haptics Proxemics Chronemics

Kinesics Is the study of how we use facial expressions, gestures, postures and eye behavior. There are 5 categories: Emblems- are direct replacements for words allowing shorthand communication for simple ideas. Illustrators- small movements and postures used to emphasize or punctuate ideas. Affect Displays- Facial expressions sometimes supported by posture. Regulators- eye movements, head nods, postures that regulate conversation. Adaptors- Actions that release physical or emotional tension when someone is anxious

Kinesics Examples Category Example Emblems Illustrators Affect Displays Regulators Adaptors

Eye Contact Where and how long you look can communicate volumes. People look at each other 10 to 80 percent of the time when in casual conversation. Less eye contact = cold, defensive, immature More eye contact = welcoming, friendly, mature, sincere, self-confident Eye contact during speeches creates a connection with the audience. Poker players use eye contact as tells: a beginner will stare at a bad hand longer than a good one

Eye Contact

Paralanguage It’s not always what you say but how you say it. Slow Rate = less confident Faster Rate = more confident DO NOT speak too fast that will create a feeling of rushing or lack of confidence Limit pauses and uh and ums or likes Everyone has a verbal tick…you need to eliminate your verbal tick Think of your parents or guardians can you tell what they mean by how they say things?

Paralanguage

Haptics The language of touch or tactile communication. Touching means different things in different contexts. Touching between peers or equals shows a bond of friendship and solidarity Most common form is a handshake. A firm handshake shows confidence Too firm shows a threatening nature Two hands or an extension to the elbow shows condolence or care

Haptics in Action

Proxemics People have a bubble around us, the bubble is known as our personal space. Twelve Feet and Over = Public Space Twelve Feet to Four Feet = Social Zone Four Feet to One and a Half Feet = Personal Zone Eighteen Inches or Less = Intimate Zone Animals control their space by marking their scent or barking at anything that come within their space Humans control their space by putting up personal items

Intimate

Public

Social

Personal

Proxemics (Social Boundaries)

Chronemics The study of how we use time. How you perceive and use time is part of your personal broadcast. Formal/Informal Formal = carefully measured in seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, months and years Informal = vague measurements later, soon, sometime Monochromatic time = doing one thing at a time (Americans/Europeans) Polychromatic time = several things going at once (Middle East/Africa/Latin America)

Discussion Questions Different cultures have different ways of using and interpreting body language. How do you think that effects communication between them? We use different types of eye contact in different situations. When would you use less eye contact? More eye contact? Do you think you can disguise your body language? Why or why not? Why is body language so important? How would communication be different if we didn’t have body language? Create a list of common adaptors. Do they relieve tension or are they just bad habits?

Assignment In a small group, you will get together and come up with a silent movie. Your silent movie will have to incorporate all of the main categories we talked about in this powerpoint. It must have 2 scenes and be 2 minutes in length. Kinesics Eye Contact Paralanguage Haptics Proxemics Chronemics