Non Verbal Communication: Gestures

Subject: Communication Skills Project Submitted By: Darshan Shah APR A 43

Non Verbal Communication What people don't say can be just as important as what they do say Words are just one form of communication In reality only 7% of information is sent through words,the remaining 93% of communication is non-verbal

Types of Non Verbal Communication Body language Gestures Facial Expressions Touch Distance and Personal space

Gestures

Gesturesare used to express emotions and signify certain feelings One of the most frequently observed is hand movements, as people often gesticulate with their hands while talking

Illustrations
Yawning - "I'm bored" or "I'm not interested Cupping hand behind ear - "I can't hear you" Clapping hands - "I approve" Placing forefinger on lips - "Be silent" Circling the first finger parallel to the side of the head - "That person's crazy"

Illustartions Forefinger held high above an athlete's head - "No. 1" Forming the first and second finger in the shape of a "V" - "Victory" Patting the adjacent seat - "Sit beside me Pounding fist on a table - "I'm angry"

Conclusion To become an effective communicator, one needs be sensitive to the nonverbal aspects of communication The importance of non-verbal communication has grown rapidly It is widely used in media to make the message more powerful and convincing

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