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Non-Verbal communication
Submitted By: Madhavi Kulkarni
Communication
Communication is interchange of thoughts and opinions or information by speech, writing or signs Is transfer of information from one person to another
Types of communication
Communication
Verbal communication
Non-Verbal communication
Non-Verbal communication
It is a transmission of messages by some medium other than speech or writing. It could be visual or auditory signals. It is very necessary to realize as to when & where to use them in place of verbal communication.
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Body language & other non-verbal cues occupy 93% of our communication whereas speech takes only 7%.
Body Language
It is communication of personal feelings,emotions,attitudes & thoughts through body movements.
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Paralinguistics:Variations in pitch,speed,volume & pauses that convey meaning. Physical Appearance:Attire,accessories,etc..
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Body language includes gestures,postures,facial expressions,eye contact & physical appearance. That is What we say? is less important than How we say it?
Gestures
A gesture is a form of non-verbal communication made with a part of the body, used instead of or in combination with verbal communication.
Types of Gestures
The most famous type of gestures are the so-called emblems or quotable gestures Another type of gestures are the ones we use when we speak. These gestures are closely coordinated with speech
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Dont touch your face Keep you head up Use your hands more confidently Dont stand too close
Space Distancing
Give people room and keep out of their space Entering to close can be intrusive and viewed as aggressive
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