Non-Verbal Communication

Introduction

Good communication is the foundation of any successful relationship, it can be personal or professional.

The ability to understand and use nonverbal communication, or body language, is a powerful tool that can help you connect with others, express what you really mean, and build better relationships.

 

Task

Go to school that is compose of Mute person and observe how they communicate  with each other, and identify if the communication is effective.

Process

Non-Verbal Communication is a type of communication that involves minimal use of language

Types of Non-Verbal Communication

Facial Expression- human face is extremely expressive
can actually understand what is he trying to convey

Body Movement and Postures- the way he sit, walk, stand or hold their
head is consider as communication

Gestures- we wave, point, beckon and use our hands in speaking,
animatedly speaking with gestures often without thinking

Eye Contact- important type of non-verbal communication
the way you look at someone can communicate many things

Touch- we communicate a great deal through touch

Space- physical space can convey messages
Ex. signals of intimacy and affection, aggression or dominance

Non-Verbal Communication also includes the Visual Communication

 

Evaluation

Instruction: Choose the best answer. Write the letter on the space provided

___ 1. The transmission of a message form one person to others without speech is called ____ communication.

A.paralanguage

B.touch

C.culture

D.non-verbal

___ 2. Facial expressions, kinetics related to the body and touch are classifications of?

A.body language

B.paralanguage

C.none

D.proxemics

___ 3Nonverbal and verbal communication are interconnected in which of the following ways?    

A.nonverbal cues can repeat verbal messages

B.nonverbal cues can substitute for verbal messages

C.nonverbal cues can contradict verbal messages

D.all of the above

 ___ 4Pictures, slides, films falls under which category?

A.Body language

B.Visual Communications

C.Audio-Visual Communication

.D.Reporting

___ 5What is the most expressive part of your body?

A.Hands

B.Eye

C.Mouth

D.Face