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Understanding Nonverbal Communication: Physical and Vocal Elements

This chapter explores the critical role of nonverbal communication, examining both physical and vocal nonverbals. It covers essential aspects such as body language, space and proximity, facial expressions, and gestures, along with vocal components like tone, volume, and pacing. By analyzing various cultural interpretations, it highlights how nonverbal signals can convey meanings in interpersonal interactions. Readers will gain insights into the four zones of personal space and the significance of gestures and eye contact in multicultural contexts, enhancing their understanding of effective communication.

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Understanding Nonverbal Communication: Physical and Vocal Elements

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  1. Chapter 4 Nonverbal Communication (page 78)

  2. Nonverbal Communication • Physical Nonverbals • Vocal Nonverbals

  3. Physical Nonverbals Body Language Space/Proximity Hand Gestures Facial Expressions Posture Eye Contact Movement Symbols

  4. Vocal Nonverbals Volume Articulation Rate/Pacing Pronunciation Tone/Pitch Vocal Inflection Silence/Pausing

  5. Physical Nonverbals - Body Language - = used world-wide, but is not a universal language; culturally-based = Lying - tend to touch own face - tend to use fewer gestures - shift position or weight often - lack eye contact or look up & right

  6. Symbols  Sign Language & Gestures  Territory  Greetings  Physical Touch

  7. Space/Proximity 4 Zones of Space • Intimate Zone (0-11/2 ft.) • Personal Zone (11/2-4 ft.) • Social Zone (4-12 ft.) • Public Zone (more than 12 ft.)

  8. 4 Zones of Space Social Public Personal Intimate

  9. Multicultural Messages- • Eye Contact & Facial Expressions • Status • Respect • Symbols & Gestures • Flag • Peace Sign • Cross • Greetings (hand shaking, bowing, kissing cheeks, etc…) • Proximity • Personal Bubble • Touching • Situational (sports, mosh pit, hugs, etc…)

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