The Importance Of Nonverbal Communication

To me interpersonal communication describes the exchange of verbal and nonverbal messages between two different people. Joseph DeVito states that “interpersonal communication is inevitable, irreversible, and unrepeatable” due to these things effective communication is a necessary skill for us to function in our day to day lives (p. 20). Therefore, I have created a theory for interpersonal communication that goes as follows; To experience effective communication you must understand: your culture, the other person’s culture, and how to listen effectively. By knowing these three things you can consistently avoid misunderstandings and promote understanding in your interpersonal and intercultural relationships.

Non-verbal communication consists mainly of the things people do with their body language. There are times where words are expressed and non-verbal communication could help emphasize the message. A few examples of nonverbal communication are hand gestures eye contact, facial expressions as well as tone and volume. I was given this assignment to observe a situation and take note of the nonverbal communication that occurred. I also had to observe whether the non-verbals were able to execute the message and if the behavior was acceptable.

This paper, will discuss the processes of verbal and nonverbal communication, including associated components of each, the differences between listening and hearing regarding communications. Also covered will be the formal and informal channels of communication that may be used within criminal justice organizations and implemented strategies used to overcome communication barriers therein. Verbal and nonverbal communication are the two main divisions of communication, and each specific realm deals with its own unique subject matters, symbols, behaviors, and processes.

“Communication is an integral part of life; without it, we would not survive…” Communication is needed not only to send and receive information and knowledge, but the most important aspect of communication is the ability to connect with other human beings around the world regarding the topics of relationships, families, organizations, cultures and nations (Vertino, 2014). A nurse must provide care that treats the whole person, not just the physical body. This concept is known as holistic care (Blair, n.d.). No two people are exactly the same, and for this reason, nurses cannot approach or perform care in a “one size fits all” method. Communication is comprised of two components, verbal and nonverbal communication. Through the use and

     Paralanguage is how we say what we say. Research states that “paralanguage includes grunt, groans,

As it is characterized in "The Interpersonal Communication Book (thirteenth ed.)" by J.A. DeVito (2013), Interpersonal Communication is the verbal and nonverbal connection between two (or now and then more than two) interdependent individuals. (DeVito, 2013) Simple as that may sound, interpersonal communication incorporates much more than meets the eye, and is shockingly exceptionally logical in nature. This review analyzes three major topics from the course, CA104: Interpersonal Communication, and relates personal real-life examples to illustrate communication terms printed in a textbook. The convergence of this survey spins around three major points, which include: (1) significance of Nonverbal Communication, (2) rewards and results of

Vocal cues include intonation, voice quality and vocal emphasis and that can enhance verbal meaning. Laughing and crying are also considered vocal cues. These cues may reveal an emotional state, attitudes towards others, social class, or origin. When communicating verbally it is important to ensure that the paralanguage aligns with the verbal messages it accompanies (Goldman, 1994).

Nonverbal communication is communication through sending and receiving wordless cues such as body language between two people. Communication can be through gestures and touch, body language, posture, facial expression, or eye contact. Face to face interactions of nonverbal communication can be classified into three areas: environmental conditions, physical characteristics of the communicators, and behaviors of communicators during the interaction. Approximately two thirds of all communication is made up of nonverbal communication. “Scientific research of nonverbal communication and behavior began with the 1872 publication of Charles Darwin’s The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals. Since that time, there has been an abundance of research on the effects and expressions of unspoken communication and behavior.” (Cherry)

“Don’t you roll your eyes at me young lady!” my mother always use to tell me. Nonverbal communication is one of the easiest ways to communicate how you are feeling and can be one of the hardest to read. It is believed that up to 93 percent of all communication is nonverbal. Dr. Albert Mehrabian, author of Silent Messages (1971), had conducted many studies to find that 7 percent of communication is through words, 38 percent through vocal elements, and 55 percent through nonverbal elements such as facial expressions, posture and gestures. Subtracting the 7 percent as vocal communication, and adding the other 55 percent and 38 percent which gives us the 93 percent statistic. Nonverbal cues are the most critical aspect of communication. To

One thing we all have in common is that we must all communicate in one form or another. Everyone communicates if they know it or not. Both verbal and nonverbal communication is used during conversations. Using both forms helps convey and support the messages you are trying to send. Communication is the backbone of human existence. Without it we would be nothing more than organized matter. It has allowed us to grow, learn, build, and survive. When we talk to another person we are sending a message which is received, decoded, and responded to accordingly. But there is much more to communication than just its verbal aspects. The way we hold ourselves, tone of voice, bodily gestures, eye movement, all of these are

It seems that in today’s fast paced society filled with smartphones, computers, mobile tablets and all the world’s knowledge at our fingertips, that we forget the subtle art of nonverbal communication and how it affects human interactions. By non-verbal communication I am not talking about things such as emails, texts, carrier pigeons and whatever other method of messaging system you prefer to use. I am referring to the face to face exchanges with real humans and how small things such as personal space or body language can alter the outcome of any connections we have throughout the day. There are varying influences that come play a part during these exchanges. Kinesics, haptics and proxemics are merely a few of these aspects. If extra people paid attention to the soundless ways humans communicate their needs and desires, consequently I feel there would be less miscommunication, misinterpretations and an overall improved human experience. Simply observing someone’s body language can clue you in on what could possibly be running through their mind during your communication.

Haiyan Wang School of Foreign Languages, Qingdao University of Science and Technology Qingdao 266061, China E-mail: haiyanwang417@163.com Abstract It cannot be denied that the importance of interpersonal communication to the development of our society. Without interpersonal communication, people are unable to understand each other, cooperate with each other and promote the development of human society unceasingly. Therefore, the study of interpersonal communication has great significance. Interpersonal communication is fulfilled through two forms: one is verbal behaviors, the other one is nonverbal behaviors. Verbal

Your nonverbal communication is a very important aspect when making a first impression. That’s the thing with a first impression, you don’t get a do-over. You want to be convincing of your confidence and know how during a job interview; as to why the employer should choose you, over anyone else. It’s important that the messages you send with body sync with the verbal message you send. If they do not match, then that is where you get confusion and miscommunication between people.

The movement of the body or kinesics behavior understands in a characteristic way the gestures, the bodily movements, those of the extremities, the hands, the head, the feet and the legs, the facial expressions (smiles), the behavior of the eyes (flicker, direction and duration of the gaze and dilation of the pupil, and also the posture). frowning, dropping shoulders, or tipping the head are all behaviors included in the field of Kinesics. Obviously, there are different types of non-verbal behavior. Some non-verbal cues are very specific and more general. Some have intentions to communicate, others are merely expressive. Some provide information about emotions while others give personality traits or attitudes. In an effort to orient themselves in the relatively unknown world of non-verbal behavior, Ekman and Friesen developed a system declassifying non-verbal behaviors. The following categories include:

Our body language is one that can also cause for confusion, misunderstanding, or even be helpful in making our verbal communication more impactful. Body language, in my opinion, is one of the most subconscious ways we communicate nonverbally. Our facial gestures, our hand gestures, our posture are all things we intrinsically pick up through our life experiences. Facial features are one of the most easily understood, and are universally recognized [7.]. The facial feedback effect is an interesting twist on facial features. The facial feedback effect states that our facial muscle triggers corresponding feelings. Essentially, nonverbal communication can communicate feeling or dictate them. Eye-contact provides information about the emotional state of a person. When someone is not able to look you in the eye when they are being asked incriminating questions, one may be interpreted as a liar, or making eye contact could make you appear more truthful. Another example of eye contact importance is when someone does not make eye contact when expressing emotion, they may be interpreted as sad or afraid. Posture, gesture, and movement also convey a lot of information. The way a person stands, holds themselves in different situations, and the way they walk can convey information about mood and confidence [1, 2]. Even the way a person dresses and the objects they carry with them are often used to convey messages about who they are and how they perceive themselves to others [2].