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Nonverbal communication includes meta communication, ______ messages and proxemics.
Nonverbal communication includes meta communication, ______ messages and proxemics.
kinesic
A communication is a message that, although not expressed in words, accompanies a message that is expressed in words. For example, “Don’t be late for work” communicates caution; yet the sentence may imply (but not express in words) such additional ideas as “you are frequently late, and I’m warning you” or” I doubt your dependability” ( communication).
A communication is a message that, although not expressed in words, accompanies a message that is expressed in words. For example, “Don’t be late for work” communicates caution; yet the sentence may imply (but not express in words) such additional ideas as “you are frequently late, and I’m warning you” or” I doubt your dependability” ( communication).
meta
People constantly send meaning through ______ communication, an idea expressed through nonverbal behavior.
People constantly send meaning through ______ communication, an idea expressed through nonverbal behavior.
kinesic
Verbal means “through the use of words” either written or spoken. Nonverbal means “without the use of words”. Although major attention and communication study is given to verbal messages, studies show that ______ messages can account for over 90% of the total meaning.
Verbal means “through the use of words” either written or spoken. Nonverbal means “without the use of words”. Although major attention and communication study is given to verbal messages, studies show that ______ messages can account for over 90% of the total meaning.
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Whether you’re speaking or writing, you can be confident that those who receive your messages will be sensitive to the messages expressed in words and to the accompanying messages that are present but not expressed in words.
Whether you’re speaking or writing, you can be confident that those who receive your messages will be sensitive to the messages expressed in words and to the accompanying messages that are present but not expressed in words.
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Study Notes
Nonverbal Communication
- Nonverbal communication includes meta communication, paralinguistic messages, and proxemics
- A meta communication is a message that accompanies a verbal message, conveying additional meaning beyond the spoken words
- Example: The sentence "Don't be late for work" expresses caution, but implies additional ideas such as "you are frequently late, and I'm warning you" or "I doubt your dependability" (meta communication)
- People constantly send meaning through nonverbal behavior, which can include facial expressions, body language, tone of voice, and other non-verbal cues
- Verbal communication refers to the use of words, either written or spoken
- Nonverbal communication refers to the process of conveying information without the use of words
- Studies show that nonverbal messages can account for over 90% of the total meaning in communication
- Both verbal and nonverbal cues are important in communication, as receivers of messages are sensitive to both the spoken words and the accompanying nonverbal messages
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Test your knowledge on the differences between verbal and nonverbal communication, including body language, signs, and symbols. Understand the impact of nonverbal messages in conveying meaning and learn about the significance of both verbal and nonverbal cues in communication.
