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The world Beyond Words
Interpersonal Communications Chapter #5
By Norman Chamberlain
April 12th, 2010
NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION
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Non-Verbal communication – All aspects of
communications other than words themselves. It
includes not only gestures and body language but
also how we utter words, this includes: Inflection,
pauses, tone, volume, and accent.
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Non-Verbal-Communication also includes features
of environments that affect interaction:
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Personal objects such as jewelry & clothes
Physical appearance
Facial appearance
VERBAL AND NON-VERBAL
COMMUNICATION SIMILARITIES
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Both are Symbolic
Rule Guided
Intentional & Non-intentional
Reflect Culture
VERBAL AND NON-VERBAL
COMMUNICATION SIMILARITIES
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Both are Symbolic:
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We smile to symbolize pleasure
A frown to show anger or displeasure
Widen our Eyes to show surprise
VERBAL AND NON-VERBAL
COMMUNICATION SIMILARITIES
Both are Rule Guided:
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A handshake is a conventional way to begin and
end a business meeting, or begin a friendly
introduction
Smiling generally is understood to express
friendliness
VERBAL AND NON-VERBAL
COMMUNICATION SIMILARITIES
Both are Intentional & Non-intentional
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Intentional
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Dressing well for an
interview
Articulate well
during an interview
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Non-intentional
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Wince when asked
a tough question
by the interviewer
VERBAL AND NON-VERBAL
COMMUNICATION SIMILARITIES
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Both Reflect Culture:
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U.S. people eat with knives/forks
Asian countries use chopsticks
American Women were skirts/pants/jeans
Women in India wear saris
VERBAL AND NON-VERBAL
COMMUNICATION SIMILARITIES
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Both Reflect Culture
cont.:
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In US, it is common for
romantic partners to
share food from each
others plates.
In Germany, it is
considered rude to share
plates.
VERBAL AND NON-VERBAL
COMMUNICATION DIFFERENCES
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Non-verbal is perceived to be more believable
than verbal
Non-verbal is multi-channeled
Non-verbal is continuous
KEY PRINCIPLES OF NON-VERBAL
COMMUNICATION
PRINCIPLES OF NON-VERBAL
COMMUNICATION
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Supplement or Replace verbal communication
Regulate interaction
Establishes Relationship Level Meanings
PRINCIPLES OF NON-VERBAL
COMMUNICATION
Supplement or Replace verbal communication
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If you see a friend, you might say “hey I am glad
to see you; and then underline the verbal message
with a non-verbal warm embrace
PRINCIPLES OF NON-VERBAL
COMMUNICATION
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Regulate interaction
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The interaction between friends, the turn taking in
conversation is regulated non-verbally. There are
underline non-verbal clues that let the other
person know it is their turn to speak.
PRINCIPLES OF NON-VERBAL
COMMUNICATION
Establishes Relationship Level Meanings Non-verbal communication can convey three
dimensions of relationship-level meanings
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Responsiveness – eye contact, facial expressions and body posture,
we indicate our interest in others communication.
Liking – non-verbal behaviors are often keen indicators of how
positively/negatively we feel towards others.
Power – non-verbal behaviors to assert dominance and to negotiate
for status and influence.
CONCLUSION
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Video on Non-Verbal Communication
REFERENCES
Interpersonal Communications/everyday
encounters by Julia T. Wood Thomson
Wadsworth, 2007
http://iteslj.org/articles/darn-non-verbal
http://www.ldaamerica.org
http://www.public-speaking.org