Initial Post:

Question:
1. How does nonverbal communication differ from verbal communication? 2. What are
some of the messages that we communicate through our nonverbal behaviors?
3. Which nonverbal behaviors, if any, are universal?

1. Words are used in verbal communication, while non-verbal communication is based

on signs (Segal, Smith, Robinson & Boose, 2019). There is less opportunity for
confusion between sender and receiver in verbal communication while in non-verbal
communication understanding is more difficult since language is not used.
2. I think that through our non-verbal behaviors we express absolutely everything, how
we feel, the emotions that are happening in the moment, if we are happy, sad, angry I
think that non-verbal communication without using a language can transmit all kinds of
information depending on how we feel because even if we don't express it our body and
our movements say it all
3. Facial expressions because they are the most powerful emotional indicator, and in
the first thing that we focus our attention when interacting. The gestures since they have
a high cultural component, although the last lines of investigation also investigate the
genetic origin of some gestures, like the expressions of pride, triumph and power also
the Corporal posture expresses basically the degree of interest and opening towards
the others, reflected in the exhibition and orientation of the torso and but examples like
the appearance and the haptic forms as they are it the touch

Segal, J., Smith, M., Robinson, L, & Boose, G., (2019) Nonverbal communication:
Learn how to read and use body language in ways that build better relationships
at home and work. Help Guide. Retrieved from
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/relationships-communication/nonverbal-
communication.htm

Peer Response One:

I agree that sometimes we spend most of our time thinking about the things we really
want to say but in the end, we don't say anything. Maybe it is preferable not to say
anything since depending on the situation. Some people can feel uncomfortable thinking
that they are going to feel bad or on the contrary that they would be flattered.
People act differently at all times and the first thing you notice about a person when you
meet them is probably their facial expressions as this is the first thing you look at at the
moment.

Peer Response Two:

Your way of thinking about how people use the auditory language to exchange all kinds
of information is interesting. I think that communication is very important because it
helps us to know how to transmit the information we want to say in a correct and
appropriate way.
We all have different forms of behavior depending on the place and the situation. Also, I
think that sometimes we don’t say things because we are thinking about the other
person. If we make another person feel bad or something the conversation could end. It
is important for us to understand better ways to talk because communication surrounds
everything we.