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Body language is the way one uses his or her ______ to send messages.
Body language is the way one uses his or her ______ to send messages.
body
Eye contact is a device used by speakers that involves looking directly into listeners' ______ to emphasize a point or to show how strongly the speakers feel about something.
Eye contact is a device used by speakers that involves looking directly into listeners' ______ to emphasize a point or to show how strongly the speakers feel about something.
eyes
[Blank] is something communicated without words, as through facial expressions and body language.
[Blank] is something communicated without words, as through facial expressions and body language.
Gesture
The pitch and timbre (distinctive tone) of a person's voice is referred to as ______.
The pitch and timbre (distinctive tone) of a person's voice is referred to as ______.
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The distance maintained between strangers (normally twelve feet or more)-a distance at which people need barely acknowledge each other's presence is called ______.
The distance maintained between strangers (normally twelve feet or more)-a distance at which people need barely acknowledge each other's presence is called ______.
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______ involving hand or arm movement
______ involving hand or arm movement
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The distance generally maintained between people in most social and business exchanges (four to twelve feet) is called ______
The distance generally maintained between people in most social and business exchanges (four to twelve feet) is called ______
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The distance comfortable for conversation between friends (a foot and a half to four feet) is called ______
The distance comfortable for conversation between friends (a foot and a half to four feet) is called ______
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The distance used primarily for confidential exchanges (within eighteen inches), almost always reserved for close friends and relatives is called ______
The distance used primarily for confidential exchanges (within eighteen inches), almost always reserved for close friends and relatives is called ______
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A device used by speakers that involves looking directly into listeners' eyes to emphasize a point or to show how strongly the speakers feel about something is called ______
A device used by speakers that involves looking directly into listeners' eyes to emphasize a point or to show how strongly the speakers feel about something is called ______
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Study Notes
Body Language
- Body language refers to the way one uses their body to send messages.
- Nonverbal messages are communicated without words, through facial expressions, body language, and other means.
Eye Contact
- Eye contact is a device used by speakers to emphasize a point or show how strongly they feel about something.
- It involves looking directly into listeners' eyes.
Tone of Voice
- Tone of voice refers to the pitch and timbre (distinctive tone) of a person's voice.
Gestures
- Gestures are a type of body language involving hand or arm movement.
Personal Space
- There are four types of personal space: intimate, personal, social, and public distance.
- Intimate distance: within eighteen inches, used primarily for confidential exchanges.
- Personal distance: a foot and a half to four feet, comfortable for conversation between friends.
- Social distance: four to twelve feet, generally maintained between people in most social and business exchanges.
- Public distance: twelve feet or more, where people need barely acknowledge each other's presence.
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Test your knowledge of body language and nonverbal communication with this quiz! Learn about eye contact, tone of voice, gestures, personal space, and the different distances involved in interpersonal communication. Challenge yourself to identify the various ways we use our bodies to send messages without words.
