2. It helps in communicating effectively. The way an individual positions himself all transit volumes about the individual. 55 per cent of all communication are non verbal. Body language shows a person’s intention more specifically than verbal communication. Nonverbal messages can provide a crisper communication making your message be exploited with intensity Importance of non verbal communication
4. Eye contact Gestures Movement Posture Written communication Types of non verbal communication
5. Kinesics Kinesics is the study of body movements, facial expressions, and gestures. Posture Posture can be used to determine a participant’s degree of attention or involvement. Gesture A gesture is a non-vocal bodily movement intended to express meaning such as winking, nodding etc. Haptics A high five is an example of communicative touch.Haptics is the study of touching as nonverbal communication. For example handshakes, high fives. Movement and body position
6. Express emotions Express interpersonal attitudes To accompany speech in managing the cues of interaction between speakers and listeners Self-presentation of one’s personality Rituals (greetings) Function of non verbal communication
7. Nonverbal communication makes it easier to lie without being revealed. nonverbal messages within the same interaction can sometimes send opposing or conflicting messages. Nonverbal signals are used to alter the interpretation of verbal messages. Negativity of non verbal communication
