NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION

 Refers to an interaction where behavior is used to convey and represent meanings.

 All kinds of human responses that are not expressed in words are classified as nonverbal
communication.

Examples of nonverbal communication

 Stares

 smiles

 tone of voice

 Movements

 manners of walking

 standing and sitting

 Appearance

 style of attire

 gestures

Mastery of nonverbal communication is important for several reasons:

 It enhances and emphasizes the message of your speech, thus making it more meaningful,
truthful, and relevant.

 It can communicate feelings, attitudes, and perceptions without you saying a word.

 It can sustain the attention of listeners and keep them engaged in the speech.

 It gives the audience a preview to the type of speaker you are.

 It makes you appear more dynamic and animated in your delivery.

 It serves as a channel to release tension and nervousness.

 It helps make your speech more dramatic.

 It can build a connection with listeners.

 It makes you a credible speaker.

 It helps you vary your speaking style and avoid a monotonous delivery.
TYPES OF NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION

 Paralanguage – is about the “how” something is said, not what is said.

 Language of flowers – meanings are influenced by culture and gender.

 Language of colors – the use of colors based on the meaning of each color

 Language of time (Chronemics) – shows how time is viewed differently in various countries.

 Language of space (Proxemics) – the use of space to show importance

 Language of touch (Haptics) – the use of touch to express what cannot be said

 Gestures - a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea
or meaning.

DIFFERENT GESTURES:

1. Emphasizing gestures – punctuate what we want to highlight

2. Regulating gestures – used to control the flow of communication

3. DIFFERENT GESTURES:

4. 3. Illustrating – use to show the size, height, distance or similar qualities

5. 4. Emblems - gestures associated with specific meaning. Eg. A clenched fist is associated with
activism

6. Facial expression - the configuration of eyes, eyebrows, lips, cheeks, nose and forehead to
show how the person feels

7. Posture and personal appearance – the way one carries and dresses oneself