Questions and Answers
What nonverbal cues should be observed when interpreting a speaker's message?
When interpreting nonverbal messages, what is important to consider?
What does it mean when verbal and nonverbal messages are incongruent?
Why is it important to observe multiple nonverbal cues?
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What should the listener do when faced with mixed messages?
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What does a congruent message between verbal and nonverbal cues indicate?
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Why is it necessary to consider the speaker's culture when interpreting nonverbal cues?
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What is the purpose of observing multiple nonverbal cues, such as posture, gestures, and facial expression?
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What should the listener do when they receive mixed messages?
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What can be inferred from a speaker's nonverbal cues, such as a smile or frown?
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Study Notes
Nonverbal Communication
- Observe the speaker's posture, gestures, tone, facial expression, and eye movements to understand their feelings.
- Nonverbal cues such as a smile or frown, hunched-downposture, and hand wringing express emotions.
- When interpreting nonverbal messages, consider the speaker's cultural background, not the listener's culture.
- Verify whether nonverbal messages align with the spoken message (congruent) or contradict it (incongruent).
- Mixed messages (incongruent verbal and nonverbal messages) require the listener to clarify the speaker's intended communication.
Nonverbal Communication
- Observe the speaker's posture, gestures, tone, facial expression, and eye movements to understand their nonverbal messages
- Nonverbal cues such as a smile or frown, hunched-down posture, and hand wringing can express feelings and emotions
- Interpret nonverbal messages in the context of the speaker's culture, not the listener's culture, to avoid misinterpretation
- Congruent messages occur when verbal and nonverbal messages agree, while mixed messages occur when they do not agree
- Identify mixed messages and explore what the speaker really wishes to communicate
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Learn how to interpret nonverbal cues such as posture, gestures, tone, facial expressions, and eye movements to better understand the speaker's message. Understand the importance of cultural context and congruence with verbal messages.