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4 categories of non-verbal communication

- aesthetic
- physical
- signs
- symbols

aesthetic
- creative expression
(art, music, dance, theater, etc.)

Physical
- bodily movements used during social interactions
(smile, frown, wink, etc.)

signs
- any signals used to display or communicate a message that have a special meaning

symbols
- are any material objects that promote social status
(jewelery, cars, clothing, etc.)

physical - most common

non-verbal communication is used to transmit one's feelings, attitude, and overall


message

non-verbal communication has a tendency to either support or replace verbal


communication

There are 6 universal human emotions


- happiness
- anger
- sadness
- envy
- fear
- love

can repeat the message that was verbally spoken

can contradict the message that was verbally spoken

can be a subtitution fo royur verbal message

add to the meaning of your message

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