Types of Non-verbal Communication

Non-Verbal Communication Types

• Leakage: involves unconscious movements related to anxiety

Silence in Non-Verbal Communication

• signifies awkwardness, disagreement, or attention
• can be used strategically to convey power or control

Vocalics

• involves the usage of voice to provide emphasis and authority
• includes tone, pitch, volume, and rate of speech

Haptics

• hug, kiss, and handshake symbolize affection, intimacy, and friendship
• touch can convey emotions, comfort, and empathy

Sign Language Theory

• involves alternate and primary sign language
• primary sign language is used by the deaf community, while alternate sign language is used by hearing individuals to communicate with the deaf

Body Language

• encompasses posture, facial expressions, eye contact, and gestures
• can convey confidence, emotional state, and intentions

Movements in Non-Verbal Communication

• Unconscious movements: include leakage, nervous behaviors, and habits
• Conscious movements: include deliberate gestures, postures, and expressions

Facial Expressions

• convey emotions, attitudes, and intentions
• can be universal (e.g., happiness, sadness) or culturally specific

Touch in Non-Verbal Communication

• can convey emotions, comfort, and empathy
• examples of symbolic meanings:
  • holding hands: affection and intimacy
  • pat on the back: comfort and support
  • handshake: greeting and respect

Clothes and Personal Appearance

• contribute to non-verbal communication through social status, occupation, and personality
• can influence how others perceive and interact with us