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Nonverbal Communication. By Miss Wilson. Ch. 3 Key Terms. Nonverbal Communication Body Language Multi-channeled Emphatic Gestures Descriptive Gestures Posture Stance Proxemics Communication Imperative Mannerism Credibility. Body Language. Gestures Eye Contact Posture
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Nonverbal Communication By Miss Wilson
Ch. 3 Key Terms • Nonverbal Communication • Body Language • Multi-channeled • Emphatic Gestures • Descriptive Gestures • Posture • Stance • Proxemics • Communication Imperative • Mannerism • Credibility
Body Language • Gestures • Eye Contact • Posture • Facial Expression • Proxemics ALL USED to convey feelings!
Multi-channeled • Conducted through both verbal and nonverbal means
Posture and Stance Posture: How you hold your body Stance: How you distribute your weight Affects breathing, how you are perceived, conveys interest and respect, convey general attitude in speakers and listeners
Eye Contact • Lets you know people are listening • Validates importance of the listeners • Key part of interpreting feedback • Should be shared
Gestures • Emphatic Gestures: Emphasize spoken words. Include shrugging, nodding, and pointing • Descriptive Gestures: Allow a speaker to help listeners visualize spoken words.
Movement and Appearance • Moving often makes communicators feel at ease, is a key part of controlling distance, but can be distracting. • Appearance: affects the way the message is received. Conveys level of formality. Should only draw positive attention
Proxemics • THE USE OF SPACE • Differs from culture to culture and situation to situation. • Crowded spaces, public and work settings, and gender differences come into play.
Communication Imperative • You are never NOT communicating! • Meaning is attached to all forms of non-verbal communication • Mannerisms • Credibility