Nonverbal Communication
By Deya Pirtskhalava
Nonverbal Communication
- Why do we use nonverbal communication?
- why is it important?
- Is it learned or does it come naturally?
what is Nonverbal communication?
Reinforces verbal communication
- Nonverbal cues and gestures can complement or accent our verbal messages.
Reinforces verbal communication
Nonverbal cues can also stand in for a verbal message.
- We don’t always need to speak to say something.
- Facial expressions are universal.
Substitutes verbal communication
When you pass people at the University early in the morning, smile. Even if you don't have time for small talk, showing others your happiness to be there with them will spread positivity and help in making a good first impression.
Contradicts verbal communication
Most importantly, our nonverbal cues can contradict our verbal messages.
“If your spoken message and your body language are mismatched, audiences will respond to the nonverbal message every time.”
HBR
Types of Nonverbal Communication
Types of Nonverbal communication
Proxemics
- personal space
- cultural expectations
Facial expressions
- One of the biggest forms of Nonverbal Communication
- Facial expressions differ from one culture to another, but some of them is constant thought the world.
Gestures
- Communicate meaning without words
- Common gestures
- Gestures in court
Where Nonverbal communication can go wrong
- False Impressions
- Credibility Crusher
Where Nonverbal communication can go wrong
The Secret Ingredient To Nonverbal Communication
References
Cherry, K. (2018). Types of Nonverbal Communication. Retrieved December 19, 2018, from https://www.verywellmind.com/types-of-nonverbal-communication-2795397
Types of Nonverbal Communication. (2007). Retrieved December 19, 2018, from https://courses.lumenlearning.com/suny-introductiontocommunication/chapter/types-of-nonverbal-communication/
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Nonverbal Communication. (2010). Retrieved December 19, 2018, from https://www.skillsyouneed.com/ips/nonverbal-communication.html
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