Success Criteria: 1.I can incorporate appropriate body language for the message to be conveyed.

Success Criteria:

1. I can incorporate appropriate body language for the message to be conveyed

TEK/Objective:

(1)(E): “Identify types of nonverbal communication and

their effects.”

Objective:

Demonstrate understanding of nonverbal communication and it’s components by participating in a nonverbal activity within a group.

Chapter 5: Understanding Nonverbal Communication:

“You cannot not communicate.”

What is nonverbal communication?

A system of symbolic behaviors that includes all forms of communication except words.

The 2 Main Functions of Nonverbal Communication:

A. Relates to verbal communication in 3 ways:

a. Reinforces a verbal message

b. Contradicts a verbal message

c. Substitutes a verbal message

B. Conveys feelings and relationship

Ex. Arms folded to show frustration. Smile to show you like someone

Four Characteristics of Nonverbal Communication:

1. Subconscious: We are not aware of the message we send nonverbally

2. Contextual: it depends on the situation in which it occurs

Ex. What if he was a doctor rushing to the aid of a heart attack victim

Four Characteristics of Nonverbal Communication:

3. Ambiguous (unclear): open to interpretation & often confusing (ex: talking w/ arms folded)

4. Cultural: nonverbal messages can mean something else in another culture (ex: handshake, kiss, eye contact, attire)

Nonverbal Communication to Create a Professional Image:

• Confidence: strong voice, positive attitude, believe in yourself.

• Poise: you can “read” a situation and know how to act appropriately.

• Assertiveness: strong sense of purpose and not afraid to take a stand when needed.

• Immediacy: interacting with others, friendly, approachable.

Kennedy vs. Nixon Debate:

• Observe and identify examples of poise, confidence, assertiveness, and immediacy.

TV VS RADIO

• PEOPLE WHO LISTENED TO THE RADIO THOUGHT THAT NIXON WON THE DEBATE

• PEOPLE WHO WATCHED THE DEBATE THOUGHT THAT KENNEDY WON

4 Types of Nonverbal Communication

1. Voice:

1. Inflection: rising and falling of pitch that adds variety to speaking

2. Tone: specific vocal quality (rich, harsh)

3. Rate: how fast or slow an individual speaks

4. Tempo: rhythmic quality of a person’s speech (variations in speed)

5. Volume: to be clearly heard and understood by listener’s

2. Body Talk:“what your body says about you”

Your dress, posture, walk (gait), facial/eye communication

Kinesics: use of the body in communication

3. Space Communication:

Space/Distance/Territory : your use of space

a. intimate: touching – 18inches

b. personal: 18inches – 4feet

c. social: 4feet – 12feet

d. public: 12feet – 25feet

“Too Close For Comfort”

4. Time Communication:

• How you manage time is a form of nonverbal communication.

• Everybody has the same amount of time. 24 hours a day.

• How we manage our time reflects priorities and sends messages about your effectiveness as a student, employee, and a communicator

EX: Friend who is constantly late. Constantly late to work

Friends