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    The nonverbal communication codes that I would use to respond to a “space invader” are proxemics, chronemics and kinesics. Using chronemics, I would rapidly start moving away from the “space invader”. This would also be a use of proxemics since I would be moving from intimate space to social space in the matter of seconds so the other person is aware of my discomfort. These nonverbal communicate let’s the other person know that I don’t feel comfortable since I need to make such sudden nonverbal actions

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    competent interpersonal communicators are sensitive to others and their preferences and choose their words accordingly. Furthermore, I communicated with Brenda through my actions. Though I did not say anything I still communicated with her. Nonverbal communication focuses on the messages people send to one another that do not contain words, such as messages sent through body motions; eye contact, touch, and vocal qualities; and the use of time, space, artifacts, dress, and even smell, according to Neuliep

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    Verbal and Nonverbal Communication When we are attempting to transfer our meaning to another person, we use three different modes, methods, or channels to carry our intentions. We use these modes to tell people who we are, how we experience the world, and the meaning we attach to our experience. We communicate verbally and nonverbally, and often with mixed signals or noise. When two persons, A and B, are attempting to communicate with each other, their communication is distorted by their personalities

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    Chapter 7 is about nonverbal communication message of Looking Out Looking In question asks to name three different types of nonverbal communication and give a real life example of each, then show which nonverbal function it serves and discuss the level of ambiguity that is present with each. Three types of nonverbal communication are gestures, touch, and time. The first nonverbal communication pattern listed is gestures, gestures are the movements of hands and arms. Gestures were one of the

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    Unit 4 Assignment Nonverbal Communication People watching is very entertaining, you can learn a great deal about how people act, dress and interact in their environment. I choose to observe the nonverbal codes and messages of strangers in a customer service waiting room near my job. This section of my building create identification cards for eligible military member, their dependents, and contractors. Similar to the DMV, they are always very busy. My observation period was during their busiest hours

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    “Systematic research on the role of nonverbal behavior in social interaction has been common only in the past 20 to 25 years.”(Edinger and Patterson, 1983, p. 30).because that statement was published in 1983, it is apparent that the study of nonverbal behavior has been around for roughly 50 to 55 years. However, that is still a relatively recent amount of time compared to research in other science fields such as chemistry or biology. Despite the fact that this field is relatively recent there are

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    of communicating. This is a form of communication called nonverbal communication. Nonverbal communication is a form of communicating through sending signals and receiving wordless clues which is important because it makes up two-thirds of all communications. Although many forms of nonverbal communication exist, they can all be classified into four main categories: physical, symbols, aesthetic and signs. The most commonly known form of nonverbal communication is using physical movements, also called

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    of all communication settings, and being concerned with all parts of the communication process. One of the most valuable parts of the communication process, is learning and understanding nonverbal communication. This silent form of communication needs to be mastered by all people wanting to become a communicator or a leader in a ministry. Loving well is a principle established by being able to communicate and relate to people. Part of this is learning how to read the

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    COM1211N1 NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION ASSIGNMENT Analysis of Nonverbal Communication Nonverbal communication can range from gestures, facial expressions, and other behaviors that are attempting to send a message to another person without using words to communicate. With several forms of nonverbal communication, there is an attached message with the behaviors, though they can have different meanings to different people. The message being sent along with the nonverbal behaviors can also be directly

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    I believe nonverbal communication has more meaning then most think. Non-verbal communication continues to be a significant factor contributing towards the day of our daily lives. In terms of the workplace as well as style in addition to cultural variations nonverbal communication plays a crucial role in these areas. It provides the use of the human's subconscious mind to put together some facial expressions, the hand also gestures the usage of the human's vocal tones which triggers a kind of excellent

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