WIKI: Verbal and Nonverbal Communication PDF

Title WIKI: Verbal and Nonverbal Communication Gain awareness of the considerations when using verbal and nonverbal Objective communication strategies Tools notebook, pen, and dictionary 1. WIKI: Verbal and Nonverbal Communi...

Title WIKI: Verbal and Nonverbal Communication Gain awareness of the considerations when using verbal and nonverbal Objective communication strategies Tools notebook, pen, and dictionary 1. WIKI: Verbal and Nonverbal Communication serves as a guide for you to learn what are the considerations when engaging in verbal and nonverbal communication. a. Considerations in Verbal Communication b. Considerations in Nonverbal Communication 2. Encircle or list down the word(s) that you think is/are not familiar with you. Look at their definitions in a dictionary or thesaurus. 3. After reading the WIKI on Verbal and Nonverbal Communication, answer the following questions to check how well you understood the concepts presented: a. Using your own words, explain what is Verbal Communication? Nonverbal communication? b. Differentiate verbal and nonverbal communication. You may use a chart or illustration to identify their differences. c. What is the purpose of learning the considerations in verbal and nonverbal communication? d. Give a scenario that shows the importance of one of the considerations in verbal communication. e. Give a scenario that shows the importance of one of the considerations in nonverbal communication. 4. Write your answers in two (2) to three (3) sentences per question in your notebook. This particular WIKI discusses the considerations when engaging in verbal and nonverbal communication. This WIKI is divided into two sections: I - Considerations in Verbal Communication II - Considerations in Nonverbal Communication To know more about these concepts, read this WIKI, and learn. Considerations in Verbal Communication Oral Communication | 8  Verbal Communication refers to the words used to convey a message. For verbal communication to be effective, you need to use words which can be easily understood by the person you are talking to. Below are things to consider when conversing in this type of communication: 1. Appropriateness You need to use a language that is appropriate to the environment or occasion (i.e., whether formal or informal). 2. Brevity Be direct in expressing your message. Fillers such as “you know”, “uhm”, “ahh” and repetitive use and misuse of “because”, “so/so that”, “that’s why” should be avoided. 3. Clarity Choose your words carefully. Some words may have different meanings and may convey different messages from those you have in mind. These include words with the same spelling or pronunciation. 4. Ethics As you plan on what words to use or say, make sure to consider the roles, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and status of your audience. 5. Vividness To get the attention of your audience, use vivid/creative words. These words help in creating images and in making your audience visualize what you are saying/conveying in your message. Considerations in Nonverbal Communication Nonverbal communication refers to all kinds of human responses that are not expressed in words. These refer to how you use your body language, facial expressions, and hand gestures in a conversation. When engaging in nonverbal communication, the following are the basic considerations: 1.Proper Posture This pertains to how you stand and sit while delivering a speech or engaging in a conversation. Proper posture may indicate also the confidence level, attitude, and preparedness of a speaker. 2. Eye Contact This is important when building a connection or rapport with the audience. This should come naturally as if you are just talking to a friend or someone you are familiar with. Lack of eye contact means the speaker might be shy, scared, or secretive. On the other hand, too much eye contact may be intimidating or may cause the audience’s discomfort throughout the conversation. 3. Hand Gestures Oral Communication | 9  Make sure that you use hand gestures purposefully, meaning, how you move your hands should be in support of the message you are saying. Some examples are pointing a finger when giving directions, snapping fingers when getting someone’s attention, and clapping hands when happy. 4. Facial Expressions Your facial expressions reveal your emotions toward a certain situation. Some examples are furrowing your eyebrows to convey anger, smiling to show happiness, crinkling your nose to imply disgust, and raising one eyebrow to display doubt or confusion. 5. Tone This is the general mood that the conversation has. The mood will be determined by how you speak. The choice of words that you use within the conversation also affects the mood. How the other person responds to you also affects the mood, but know that if you initiate the conversation, the responsibility to control the mood will lie with you. Oral Communication | 10