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What percentage of our message is communicated through words or verbal language?
What percentage of our message is communicated through words or verbal language?
Non-verbal language does not convey any information.
Non-verbal language does not convey any information.
False
In a conversation, we often understand emotions through facial __________.
In a conversation, we often understand emotions through facial __________.
expressions
What colors typically communicate 'stop' or 'dangerous'?
What colors typically communicate 'stop' or 'dangerous'?
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Match the colors to their meanings:
Match the colors to their meanings:
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How can a person communicate confusion without using words?
How can a person communicate confusion without using words?
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What is an example of non-verbal communication mentioned?
What is an example of non-verbal communication mentioned?
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How do people from different countries generally communicate despite language barriers?
How do people from different countries generally communicate despite language barriers?
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In the example given, how does the Chinese woman understand the person's confusion?
In the example given, how does the Chinese woman understand the person's confusion?
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What does the color green typically signify in non-verbal communication?
What does the color green typically signify in non-verbal communication?
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Which of the following is NOT a form of non-verbal communication mentioned?
Which of the following is NOT a form of non-verbal communication mentioned?
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What percentage of communication is conveyed through words, according to the content?
What percentage of communication is conveyed through words, according to the content?
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Study Notes
Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication
- 7% of communication is through verbal language (words)
- 93% of communication is through non-verbal language (body language, gestures, facial expressions)
- Non-verbal language can communicate emotions like happiness, sadness, confusion, and anger
- Non-verbal language can be understood even without understanding a person's spoken language
- Colors are used for non-verbal communication: red means "stop" or "dangerous", green means "go" or "safe"
- Pictures and symbols are also used for non-verbal communication
- Non-verbal language is universal and understood by people from different countries
Non-Verbal Communication
- We use non-verbal language to communicate, which includes facial expressions, gestures, and body language.
- Non-verbal communication accounts for 93% of communication, while verbal language represents only 7%.
- Non-verbal communication can be understood across different cultures, even without verbal language.
- An example is a Chinese woman understanding a confused expression from a non-Mandarin speaker.
- Non-verbal communication is also used in writing through colours, pictures, and symbols for conveying information universally.
- For instance, red commonly signifies "stop" or "danger", while green signifies "go" or "safe".
- A CD symbol in a book signifies "listen to the CD."
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Explore the fascinating world of verbal and non-verbal communication in this quiz. Learn how a significant percentage of our interactions are conveyed through body language and emotions without spoken words. Discover the meanings of colors, pictures, and symbols as tools for universal communication.
