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Non-verbal Communication. How necessary is it to use and interpret it?. Non-verbal Communication. A type of communication which presupposes a face-to-face interaction, in which people exchange wordless messages. Wordless messages can be send through: Gestures: body language
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Non-verbal Communication. How necessary is it to use and interpret it?
Non-verbal Communication • A type of communication which presupposes a face-to-face interaction, in which people exchange wordless messages. • Wordless messages can be send through: • Gestures: body language • Posture: facial expressions and eye contact • Objects: hairstyle, clothing • Architecture: symbols
Nonverbal Communication • Face-to-face interaction • environmental conditions where communication takes place • the physical characteristics of the communicators • behaviors of communicators during interaction.
Importance Express emotions Express interpersonal attitudes To accompany speech in managing the cues of interaction between speakers and listeners Self-presentation of one’s personality
It has been stated that non-verbal communication plays a role in every kind of discourse, and in professional interpretation • It is one of the key aspects of communication • Used to repeat the verbal message • Often used to accent a verbal message. • Often complement the verbal message but also may contradict. • Regulate interactions • May substitute for the verbal message
Why It's Critical to Know What the Body is Saying • People don't say what they think • Lies. • Hidden thoughts • Influence what other people may think
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