Nonverbal communication

Laura Kiur

10.a

Generally

Sending and receiving wordless messages Gestures Body language Posture Facial expression Eye contact Paralanguage

Gestures

Hands, arms, body, head, face, eyes1. Emblems- direct verbal translation2. Illustrators- depict what is said verbally3. Affect display- convays emotions4. Regulators- control interaction5. Adaptors- release the body tension

Body language

Useing and understanding

Posture

Direction of lean Body orientation Arm position Body openness Mirror-image – positive speech

Facial expression

Primary means Specific emotional states1. Fear2. Anger3. Suprise4. Disgust5. Happiness6. Sadness

Eye contact

Regulates conversations Shows interest or involvement Establishes a connection with others command attention, be flirtatious, seem

cold and intimidating Pupil dilation Lack of eye contact

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