Nonverbal%20Communication

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Nonverbal Communication

• Speaks Loudly

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Purposes of Nonverbal Comm

• To accent
• To complement
• To contradict
• To regulate
• To repeat
• To substitute

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Nonverbal Language

• Characteristics include
• Subconscious- all of those gestures you do when
  you dont realize it
• Contextual- depends on the situation surrounding
  the message sent
• Ambiguous- open to interpretation, sometimes
  confusing
• Cultural- depends on the origin or background of
  those communicating

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Nonverbal Language

• The first thing people notice about you is your
  appearance which can create that positive
  professional image.
• Dress- professional vs. social situations-
  classic, clean, conservative
• Grooming- hair, face, hands

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Nonverbal Language

• A positive professional image consists of
• Confidence- a strong voice and an attentive
  positive attitude
• Poise- unhesitating speech and the ability to
  read a situation and react appropriately
• Assertiveness- strong sense of purpose
• Immediacy- approachable, friendly open

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Body Language

• Facial Expressions
• The eyes
• Space
• Touch
• Appearance
• Height
• Weight
• Hair length, color, style
• Posture

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Facial Communication

• Faces may express
• Happiness
• Surprise
• Fear
• Anger
• Sadness
• Disgust
• Contempt
• Interest

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Eye Communication

• Functions of eye contact
• Seek feedback
• Open the channel
• Signal the nature of the relationship
• Psychologically lessen physical distance
• Functions of eye avoidance
• Maintain privacy
• Signal lack of interest
• Avoid unpleasant stimuli
• Heighten other senses

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Spatial Communication

• Proxemicsuse of space for spatial distance
• Public distance- 12 ft to 25 ft or more
• Social distance- 4 ft to 12 ft
• Personal distance- 18 in. to 4 ft
• Intimate distance- Up to 18 in. from your body

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Space Communication

• Territorialitythe way you protect your space
• Primary territory
• Secondary territory
• Public territory
• Markers

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Touch Communication

• The most primitive form of communication.
• Positive feelings, such as support, appreciation,
  inclusion, affection, trust
• Intention to play, such as tickling
• Control, such as for attention or compliance
• Ritualistic, such as greetings and departures
• Task-related, such as checking for a fever,
  helping someone out of the car, etc.
• Touch avoidance is directly related to
  communication apprehension.

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• The second thing people usually use to make
  impressions is the voice.
• There are nonverbal cues given in the voice
  which, with practice, you can use to create that
  positive professional image.

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Paralanguage The Vocal Channel

• The vocal, but nonverbal, dimension of speech.
• Its how you say it.
• Judgments about people.
• Judgments about communication effectiveness.

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Paralanguage cont.

• Certain aspects of your voice also make up
  nonverbal language
• Pitch- highness or lowness- relates emotion or
  maturity
• Volume- ability to be heard- relates confidence
• Tone- vocal quality- relates pleasantness and
  richness
• Duration- rate tempo- relates ability to be
  understood interest of listener

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Silence

• Allows the speaker time to think
• Seems to prepare the receiver for the importance
  of the message
• Can be used as a weapon
• May be a response to personal anxiety or threats
• May prevent communication
• May communicate emotional response
• May be used when you have nothing to say

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Time Communication

• Chronemics--how time is organized, reacted to,
  and used to communicate
• Time orientation is dependent upon socioeconomic
  class, culture, and personal experiences

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Smell Communication

• Olfactics is the study of smell, such as
  aromatherapy
• Attraction
• Taste
• Memory
• Identification

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Culture and Nonverbal Communication

• Heavily influenced by culture
• Different cultures assign different meanings
  (such as eye contact, color, touch, use of
  silence, time orientation, etc.)

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Professional Dress Attire Assignment

• Each student is to create their own collage
  showing proper Interview Dress Attire that will
  let the employer know that they are serious about
  the job.
• Must feature
• At least 10 pictures total
• Must have 2 shirts, 2 pants/skirt, 2 shoes, 1
  Prominent Total Body Picture of you in the
  attire(larger than the others)
• The rest can be accessories youd like or
  wouldnt mind
• GIRLS ONLY 1 Dress equals shirt and pants
• The Prominent Picture must be labeled with your
  name at the bottom of the photo
• Collage must use all space on slide before
  uploading file to moodle (stretch pics to fit
  evenly together.)

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John Smith