Unit 3 nonverbal
- 1. Unit 3: Communication and Conflict Part 2: Nonverbal Communication © Jenison International Academy Melissa Rodgers
- 2. Nonverbal Communication Nonverbal Communication is the process of communicating though sending and receiving wordless cues between people. In order to communicate in an effective manner we must be aware of how we are communicating. See the following examples on what our body language is communicating -
- 3. Body Signal Possible Message 1. Arms & legs crossed 1. Unsure of self, closed to ideas 2. Arms & legs away from body 2. Confident, open to ideas 3. Chin thrust out 3. Defiance 4. Eyes averted in another direction 4. Uncomfortable, guilty, bored 5. Open hand gestures 5. Openness, sincerity 6. Body turned away, 6. Lack of interest, towards exit eager to leave
- 4. Body Signal Possible Message 7. Head tilted slightly 7. Interest 8. Head tilted, eyes squinting 8. Disbelief 9. Sideways glance 9. Suspicious 10. Nose touching 10. Doubt, rejection 11. Slouched posture 11. Depressed, self-conscious
- 5. Body Language and Dating How might you know a women is interested? How might you know a women is NOT interested: Pouting lips hair flipping glances pushing hair behind ears biting or licking lips Yawns Frowns Sneers Hands in pockets Arms Crossed
- 6. Body Language and Dating How might you know a man is interested: Holding eye contact longer than necessary accident contact with girl arranging tie or sleeves fiddling with something Keeping hands in front of the pants with thumbs locked inside the belt Moving closer
- 7. Nonverbal What are some hand gestures and what do they mean? Does facial expressions and other body movements influence the meaning? Do these non-verbal gestures mean the same thing across the globe?