NONVERBAL SYMBOLS:

VISUAL ELEMENTS
 VISUAL ELEMENTS
Kinesics
Oculesics
Proxemics
Haptics
Chronemics
Objectics
Environmental factors
 1. KINESICS
We communicate not only through words but also
through our looks and gestures.
GESTURES like shrugging, head-shaking, or waving,
and FACIAL EXPRESSIONS such as smiling, frowning
or raising an eyebrow are all forms of a VISUAL
NONAUDITORY type of communication called
KINESICS.
 TYPES OF KINESICS:
FACIAL EXPRESSION
How do you show the following with your facial
expression?
ANGER SCARED OF SOMETHING
SURPRISE DELIGHTED
SADNESS SHOCKED
 TYPES OF KINESICS:

HAND GESTURE
Example: If you draw a finger across your
throat, it may mean:
TIME IS UP! or I’M GOING TO CUT YOUR THROAT
Now, try to give the hand gesture of the following:

IT’S OKAY!
VICTORY
PEACE
NERVOUSNESS
I’M GLAD TO MEET YOU!
 TYPES OF KINESICS:
HEAD MOVEMENT
How do you show the following with you head
movement?
You are sorry
You do not want to see someone
Say goodmorning
Say no, no way or nothing
Show acceptance
 TYPES OF KINESICS:
POSTURE
How do you show the following with your
posture?
Very tired
In a good mood
Shy
How do you convey by facial expression and gesture
each of the following?

Who?
Now!
Never!
Go!
Fight!
Hurry!
 2. OCULESICS
Is the study of how eyes and eye movements can
communicate.
Eyes are powerful communicators.
Examples: wink, a direct gaze, raised eyebrow,
breaking eye contact with a person, lack of eye
contact from the listener
 3. PROXEMICS
Is the study of how people use space or distance
for purposes of communication.
People use the spaces between them as important
carriers of messages.
Problems may arise when communicators that use
space codes come from different cultures.
 3. PROXEMICS
For example:
Two Americans who are business partners will
stand about three feet apart while talking, while two
Filipinos will generously stand much closer. Because
the Filipino will move closer in order to feel
comfortable, and the American will move away for
the same reason.
 4. HAPTICS
Touching behavior is another form of nonverbal
symbol that may express a tremendous range of
feelings.
Example: A person who is extremely angry may
shove, slap, or strike someone.
Two people in love may hold hands, wrap, arms
around one another, and caress each other.
 5. CHRONEMICS
The study of time in communication.
The use of time is an important nonverbal symbol.
Example: An executive who keep appointments
exactly on time may be seen as being concerned,
considerate, and efficient.
 6. OBJECTICS
Physical objects are very effective means of
nonverbal communication.
Example: a wedding or engagement ring
communicates something about a person.
 7. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
Physical environment reveal the characteristics of
the owner of the place and also affect how a
person communicates.
Various research studies have shown that when
participants perform tasks in “ugly” rooms, they
experience fatigue, headache, discomfort, sleep,
and boredom.
 7. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
On the other hand, when performing tasks in
“beautiful” rooms, participants experience feelings
of joy, comfort, energy, and desire to continue the
activity even after a long hour work.
Other environmental factors that can nonverbally
affect communication are COLOR, LIGHTING,
ROOM SIZE, NOISE LEVEL, VENTILATION,
WINDOWS, FURNITURE ARRANGEMENTS,
INTERIOR DECORATIONS, etc.
 8. PHYSICAL APPEARANCE
Clothing can be a powerful communicator. It
indicates your status. People are better able to
influence others when wearing high-status clothing.
When interviewing for a job, John T. Molloy, the
author of DRESS FOR SUCCESS and THE
WOMAN’S DRESS FOR SUCCESS BOOK
recommends a dark blue suit with a white shirt for
men and a navy blue suit with a pale blue blouse or
a light gray suit with a dark blue blouse for women.
 GROUP ACTIVITY
Think of a pantomime which you will present to
the class. Remember that you will try to
communicate only through facial and bodily
movements.
For example:
rowing a boat, riding in a bus with a reckless
driver, walking against a strong storm, tugging on a
rope