Non Verbal Communication

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Nonverbal Communication
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Table of Contents
Introduction........................................................................................................................3
Non Verbal Communication...............................................................................................3
Role................................................................................................................................4
Aspects...........................................................................................................................4
Relation between Nonverbal skills and speaking and listening skills (Short)................4
How Nonverbal communication affect speaking and listening skills..............................5
Conclusion.........................................................................................................................5
References.........................................................................................................................7

Nonverbal Communication
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Introduction
Nonverbal communication refers to the gestures, postures, body language and
expression of an individual during the communication. The proverb that “actions speak
louder than words” is applicable in nonverbal communication (Mehrabian, 2017). This
report highlights the role of nonverbal communication in communication and various
types of it. Further, the main focus of this report is on the nonverbal communication
relation with listening and speaking skills and effect of nonverbal communication on
listening skills and speaking skills.
Non Verbal Communication
Nonverbal communication includes transmission of messages through various
nonverbal platforms such as facial expressions, eye contact, posture and gesture
(Burgoon et.al, 2016). These types of nonverbal communication are explained below
with example.
a. Facial Expressions: Most of the nonverbal communication takes place through
facial expression that includes conveying information with frown and smile, or
with sadness and anger. For example when a person is feeling happy he smiles
and when he is angry facial expression changes.
b. Body orientation and Posture: Posture and body language of an individual also
convey information to listeners. For example, arm crossed and leg crossed
showed defensive response of a person.
c. Distance and Space: Personal space considered as the type of nonverbal
communication as amount of personal distance reflects culture, social norms and
personality traits of an individual. For example; personal space for casual
conversation with other person should be 18inches or four feet.
d. Personal Appearance: It includes way an individual represent itself in front of
other person that includes clothing, choice of color and hairstyle. For example; in
a business meeting if person wears attractive color it will give a negative impact
on members.