Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Notes: EVERYBODY NOW! Chapter 6- Nonverbal Messages

I will be frank and just say that I am tired of these note things. However; I shall continue on.

Chapter 6: Nonverbal Messages
-messages without words: go figure...

Function of Nonverbal Communication
1. Integrating with verbal messages
2. Forming impressions
3. Defining Relationships
4. Structuring conversations
5. Influencing and Deceiving
6. Expressing emotions

Channels of Nonverbal Communication
-Body Communication: body language
-Facial Communication: facial expressions
-Eye Communication: eye contact
-Space Communication: distance and territory
-Artifactual Communication: hand gestures
-Touch Communication: I'm not touching you...

-Paralanguage: the vocal but nonverbal dimension of speech.
-Silence:
    a. to give time to think
    b to hurt
    c. to lessen anxiety
    d. to prevent communication
    e. to communicate emotions
-Time Communication
-Smell Communication

Culture applies to all of the Channels of Nonverbal Communication, as well as:
-Color
-Time

Well that's all folks.

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