Types Of Nonverbal Communication

Examples of nonverbal communication of this type include shaking hands, patting the back, hugging, pushing, or other kinds of touch. Other forms of nonverbal communication are facial expressions, gestures, and eye contact. When someone is talking, they notice changes in facial expressions and respond accordingly.

Nonverbal communication is is defined as “messages expressed by non linguistic means”(Adler 188). This includes verbal cues that do not involve words such as: sighs, laughs, throat clearings, and other noises. Nonverbal communication also includes nonlinguistic dimensions of the spoken word such as volume, rate, and pitch. It also includes abstract factors such as physical appearance, the environment, and how far we stand away from each other and the way we use time. Nonverbal is also the factors that we think of, body language, facial expressions, and eye contact. Some studies show that 93 percent of the emotional impact of a message comes from nonverbal cues, while others show that the figure is closer to 65 percent. Nonverbal communication plays an important role in how we make sense of one another’s behavior (Adler 188). There are many influences that contribute to the way we communicate nonverbally. A few of those influences include: gender, culture, and age.

Non-verbal communication: ways of communicating without using words (for example, through body language such as gestures, eye-contact and touch)

Nonverbal communication or body language makes up 55% of effective communication. This plays the biggest part in communication, and it shows the client or colleague more information than words alone ever could. Nonverbal communication includes facial expressions, body movement and gestures, head movements, eye contact, posture, and the use of distances and space. Understanding and using nonverbal communication can enhance the connection between you and others, navigate challenging situations and well as expressing interest in the conversation. this can also established effective rapport between you and the client or colleague.

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.

Some of these are referred to as body language. This is because they involve the individual using their body and appearance to communicate in some way. For example, a care worker’s behaviour, appearance and attitude send ‘messages’ to people who receive care (as well as to colleagues) about what they think and feel. Similarly, a person’s body language may tell a care worker that they are uncomfortable or experiencing pain even when they say, ‘I’m okay’. Non-verbal communication is a channel of communication that is ‘always on’.

Over this summer course I have learned a lot about communication. I learned how significant nonverbal and verbal communication is, along with listening. I never fully understood how big communication is in our daily lives. I now realize that it is a huge aspect of how we continue in our lives. This course has showed me different levels of communication.

Found information states that “nonverbal communication is the process of transporting messages through behaviors, physical characteristics and objects”. Its how and what we use in order to express our feelings and say things. Using symbols is a way of using nonverbal communication. Also nonverbal communication is the way we use body language and gestures too. Nonverbal communication is often used unconsciously. When using the certain communication it can be misinterpreted also. There are many different categories of nonverbal communication. They are the following: Aesthetics, Artifacts, Chronemics, Haptics, Kinesics, Paralanguage, Physical Appearance, Proxemics, and Oculesics.

While I was reading chapter 6, nonverbal communication, it was interesting reading about how much people communicate without using words. Before reading this chapter, I had no idea that there are so many types of nonverbal communication. One of the major ways that we nonverbally communicate is through facial expressions. Personally, I have never considered touching someone as communication, but it really is. For example, if someone is sad and are given a hug it is telling that person that they care about them. The three terms that I will be addressing in my journal are emoji, gesticulation, and personal distance.

In this video, we learn about cultural non-verbal language such as body behavior. Gestures are things you do with your hands. In one culture, a hand gesture could be viewed as positive, while in other cultures the same exact hand gesture could be viewed as negative. The two-fingered sign that means “peace” in the United States is considered inappropriate in Australia. I am usually waving at people I know at work. A coworker made a comment making fun of me waving at people, so I try not to do it so much anymore.

"Communication leads to community, that is, to understanding, intimacy and mutual valuing"-Rollo May. Communication is the way we as humans make connections and form relationships with one another. Non-verbal communication is a very popular form of communication. Eye contact, body language, hand gestures, facial expressions, use of touch, and body movements are all forms of nonverbal communication. Nonverbal communication is a common, more subtle manner of communicating with the world as well as a way of honestly expressing oneself. Nonverbal communication is a powerful way individuals communicate with each other. It can be a valuable learning support for children beginning to learn a language or for students learning a second language.

People communication in all shapes, forms and fashions, different languages, the deaf communicate through their hands and text, and the mute through their hands and text as well. Not matter what language we speak or where we are from we all communicate somehow and someway whether it is through a simple “hello” or a friendly wave of the hand, some ways of verbal communication these days that people communicate through are; through the telephone (cellphones), through email, via text or facetime, or even skype. Nonverbal communication goes into a little more depth than the verbal ques that one might express with many different examples of nonverbal include; Facial expressions; a smile and a frown can convey something in a different way. The look on a person’s face is the first thing we see while in facial contact during communication. Nonverbal behaviors can vary between cultures and happiness, sadness, anger and fear can be portrayed through facial expressions. Gestures; these are deliberate movements and signals which include waving, and use of fingers. Paralinguistic; this is a separate from of communication, which is distinct from the actual language. Tone loudness, and inflection are some examples and they have different effects on the meaning of sentences.

Non-verbal communication is nothing but body language in generic and facial expressions, postures, gestures and interpersonal space in specific, to name a few.

Communication is involved in nearly every aspect of daily life, but it includes more than talking to one another. There are aspects of these interactions that go beyond the words we say: this field is called nonverbal communication. Many articles exist explaining this area of knowledge, with some highlighting specific scientific observations. While the authors of these articles do speak to the teaching environment, they do not delve into how teachers and their student could benefit. As a result, there should be more research and implementation of nonverbal communication in the classroom.

Nonverbal communication includes gestures, facial expressions, and body positions which are all major components of everyday communication. Unspoken understandings and presuppositions, and cultural and environmental conditions are also components of nonverbal communication. Nonverbal communications are the part of communication that has to be observed.