1. NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION
BELLRINGER:
Define non-verbal communication. There are 9 ways that we communicate non- verbally. Write down as many as you know.

2. What is nonverbal and how much do we use?
Definition
Nonverbal is communicating with out using words
93% of our communication is done through nonverbal channels

3. TRUISMS: You cannot NOT communicate
What does this mean?
Words don’t have meaning, people have meaning.

4. INTENTIONAL - VS - UNINTENTIONAL
What is the difference between intentional and unintentional nonverbal communication?
WRITE DOWN AN EXAMPLE FOR EACH
Intentional Example:
Unintentional Example:

5. FACIAL EXPRESSIONS
Facial expressions are responsible for a huge proportion of nonverbal communication. Consider how much information can be conveyed with a smile or a frown. The look on a person's face is often the first thing we see, even before we hear what they have to say.
While nonverbal communication and behavior can vary dramatically between cultures, the facial expressions for happiness, sadness, anger, and fear are similar throughout the world (UNIVERSAL)!

6. What is each facial telling you????

7. GESTURES
Facial expressions are universal BUT gestures are NOT universal. They can differ from country to country.
When we deal w/gestures and body language, we deal with the heart of the study of nonverbal behavior.
Indicate the intensity of emotion
Deliberate movements and signals are an important way to communicate meaning without words.

8. Gestures Continued:
Movements and gestures by the hands, arms, legs, and other parts of the body and face are the most pervasive (diffused through every part of) types of nonverbal messages and the most difficult to control.
It is estimated that there are over 200,000 physical signs capable of stimulating meaning in another person. For example, there are 23 distinct eyebrow movements, each capable of stimulating a different meaning.

9. PARALINGUISTICS
Paralinguistics refers to vocal communication that is separate from actual language. This includes factors such as tone of voice, loudness, inflection and pitch. Consider the powerful effect that tone of voice can have on the meaning of a sentence. When said in a strong tone of voice, listeners might interpret approval and enthusiasm. The same words said in a hesitant tone of voice might convey disapproval and a lack of interest.
Example: Your friend says “I’m fine.” you can determine if they are really fine depending on the tone.

10. Paralinguistics Continued
The proverb “It is not what we say that counts, but how we say it” reflects the meaning of vocal intonation

11. BODY LANGUAGE AND POSTURE
Posture and movement can also convey a great deal on information.
Research on body language has grown significantly since the 1970's
While these nonverbal behaviors can indicate feelings and attitudes, research suggests that body language is far more subtle and less definitive that previously believed.

12. PROXEMICS
People often refer to their need for "personal space," which is also an important type of nonverbal communication.
The amount of distance we need and the amount of space we perceive as belonging to us is influenced by a number of factors including social norms, cultural expectations, situational factors, personality characteristics, and level of familiarity.
For example: the amount of personal space needed when having a casual conversation with another person usually varies between 18 inches to four feet. On the other hand, the personal distance needed when speaking to a crowd of people is around 10 to 12 feet

13. EYE GAZE
The eyes play an important role in nonverbal communication and such things as looking, staring and blinking are  important nonverbal behaviors.
When people encounter people or things that they like, the rate of blinking increases and pupils dilate.
Looking at another person can indicate a range of emotions including hostility, interest, and attraction.

14. Eye Gaze Continued:
People also utilize eye gaze as a means to determine if someone is being honest.
Normal, steady eye contact is often taken as a sign that a person is telling the truth and is trustworthy.
Shifty eyes and an inability to maintain eye contact, on the other hand, is frequently seen as an indicator that someone is lying or being deceptive

15. HAPTICS
Communicating through touch is another important nonverbal behavior.
Touch can be used to communicate affection, familiarity, sympathy, and other emotions.
Women tend to use touch to convey care, concern, and nurturance.
Men, on the other hand, are more likely to use touch to assert power or control over others.

16. APPEARANCE
Our choice of color, clothing, hairstyles, and other factors affecting appearance are also considered a means of nonverbal communication.
Research on color psychology has demonstrated that different colors can evoke different moods.
Appearance can also alter physiological reactions, judgments, and interpretations.
Just think of all the subtle judgments you quickly make about someone based on his or her appearance. These first impressions are important, which is why experts suggest that job seekers dress appropriately for interviews with potential employers

17. Appearance Continued
Researchers have found that appearance can play a role in how people are perceived and even how much they earn.
One 1996 study found that attorneys who were rated as more attractive than their peers earned nearly 15 percent more than those ranked as less attractive.
Culture is an important influence on how appearances are judged. While thinness tends to be valued in Western cultures, some African cultures relate full-figured bodies to better health, wealth, and social status

18. ARTIFACTS:
Objects and images are also tools that can be used to communicate nonverbally.
On an online forum, for example, you might select an avatar to represent your identity online and to communicate information about who you are and the things you like.
People often spend a great deal of time developing a particular image and surrounding themselves with objects designed to convey information about the things that are important to them.
Uniforms, for example, can be used to transmit a tremendous amount of information about a person. A soldier will don fatigues, a police offers will wear a uniform, and a doctor will wear a white lab coat. At a mere glance, these outfits tell people what a person does for a living.

19. Artifacts Continued:
You use objects to help you communicate. Perhaps you point with a pencil or draw a diagram to clarify an idea. Also, the kind of car you drive, the glasses you wear, books you’re seen reading and so on , tell people something about you.

20. FINAL THOUGHTS:
Nonverbal communication plays an important role in how we convey meaning and information to others, as well as how we interpret the actions of those around us.
The important thing to remember when looking at such nonverbal behaviors is to consider what a person actually says along with his or her expressions, appearance, and tone of voice might tell you a great deal about what that person is really trying to say.

21. Nonverbal Activity #6- Screenwriter
Step One: Get into groups of 4.
Your mission: Write a silent movie screenplay. (Story without using words) You need to have a clear beginning, middle, and end(climax).
Criteria: Make sure to use at least 5 of the 9 elements of Nonverbal CM.
Include a main character (protagonist) and another character (the antagonist), plus supporting characters:
Start the scene with the protagonist doing an obvious task.
Add to the scene by introducing another character (s) (antagonist) and (supporting characters) who’s appearance has a big impact on the original task of the first actor. (conflict)
Include a slow motion moment.
The problem is resolved. The end, take a bow. 