non-verbal communication

Examples of non-verbal communication in the following topics:

• Types of Communication: Verbal, Written, and Nonverbal

  • There are three main vehicles for communication: verbal, written, and non-verbal.
  • The most common vehicles for communication are oral, non-verbal, written, and electronic.
  • Written communication can include non-verbal elements like handwriting style, spatial arrangement of words, or the format and physical layout of a page that can effect how it is understood.
  • Argyle concluded there are five primary functions of non-verbal bodily behavior in human communication:
  • Humans communicate interpersonal closeness through series of non-verbal actions known as immediacy behaviors.

• Gestures

  • A gesture is a form of non-verbal communication in which visible bodily actions communicate particular messages.
  • A gesture is a form of non-verbal communication in which visible bodily actions communicate particular messages, either in place of speech or together and in parallel with spoken words.
  • Gestures differ from physical non-verbal communication that does not communicate specific messages, such as purely expressive displays, proxemics, or displays of joint attention.
  • Gestures allow individuals to communicate a variety of feelings and thoughts, from contempt and hostility to approval and affection, often together with body language in addition to spoken words.
  • Gesturing is probably universal; there have been no reports of communities that do not gesture.

• The Importance of Language

  • Language, from verbal to non-verbal communication, helps your audience understand your speech.

• Interaction in Public Speaking

  • Your non-verbal interaction with your audience consists largely of body-language cues.
  • Your audience will use your non-verbal cues to more fully comprehend your message and will often connect with or disengage from your message based on those cues.
  • Just remember that all body language and non-verbal communication requires appropriate context.
  • Practice your speech in front of a mirror or record yourself so you can take note of any unintentional non-verbal signals you may be sending to your audience.
  • Use verbal and non-verbal audience interaction to keep your audience engaged and involved with your speech

• Learning to Speak

  • Sending effective communication requires skill and an understanding of the audience.
  • Communicating effectively relies on credibility.
  • Effective ways to learn precise, professional oral and written communication skills include:
  • The absence of non-verbal cues, such as tone of voice or body language, means that written communication can be more easily misinterpreted and even cause offense.
  • Explain the difficulty of sending communications, with a particular focus on improving and enhancing's one's ability to communicate accurately and concisely

• Read Feedback Cues

  • Feedback is the verbal and non-verbal responses from an audience which help the speaker modify and regulate what s/he is saying.
  • Feedback can take the form of verbal or non-verbal responses to an in-person speech, or verbal responses which are electronically captured for large or remote audiences .
  • The non-verbal feedback may be intentional vocalizations, such as groans or encouragement (such as clapping).
  • However, much of the non-verbal feedback may be unconscious physical body language, which can provide feedback for you.
  • All the non-verbal feedback needs to be processed with knowledge of the cultural context of the speaker and the audience.

• Cultural Differences in Approaching Criticism

  • When giving criticism, it is important to keep in mind cultural differences such as eye contact, verbal style, and speaker expectations.
  • Different cultural groups have different ways of communicating both verbally and non-verbally.
  • With this style, the listener must pay attention to verbal, nonverbal, and relationship clues in order to understand the message.
  • In the United States, students believe that it is up to the professor to communicate the material to the students.
  • The attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors of the attendees shape the communication inside and outside the conference.

• The Responding Stage

  • Following the remembering stage, a listener can respond to what she hears either verbally or non-verbally.
  • Nonverbal responses like nodding or eye contact allow the listener to communicate her level of interest without interrupting the speaker, thereby preserving the speaker/listener roles.
  • For example, if a listener's brow is furrowed and her arms are crossed, the speaker may determine that she needs to lighten her tone to better communicate her point.
  • If a listener is smiling and nodding or asking questions, the speaker may feel that the listener is engaged and her message is being communicated effectively.
  • There are many ways, both verbal and nonverbal, to respond to what you hear.

• Message

  • The message is the most important and instrinsic element of all speech communication models.
  • You can't have communication without a message.
  • Messages can be sent both verbally and non-verbally.
  • You can say one thing with your words, but depending on how you say it and the non-verbal cues such as posture and eye contact, you may send an entirely different message to your audience.
  • That said, it's important to consider all aspects of your overall message, from verbal to non-verbal to the meaning and message behind the message, when crafting your speech.

• Feedback: Visual and Verbal Cues

  • Your audience can provide you with immediate feedback; pay attention to the visual and verbal cues they give you in the moment.
  • The simplest model of communication relies on three distinct parts: sender, message and receiver.
  • The most advanced communication models include a fifth element: feedback, that is, a return message sent from the receiver back to the sender.
  • Verbal and visual cues refer to those sounds and reactions you may hear and see made by your audience.
  • You audience may give you visual, non-verbal cues that signal how they may be receiving your message.