Paper Topic:

Nonverbal Communication

A SOCIOLOGY

AN ESSAY ON

NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION

NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION

From the way we dress to the way we move , our nonverbal signals can reveal a great deal about our emotions , perceptions and intentions . When a person is talking or listening , he sends continuous messages consciously or unconsciously through his body movements , such as the way he holds his head , the angle at which he hold his body , his movements of limbs and his changing facial expressions . This kind of communication in which no verbal language is used comes under the

category of non verbal communication . According to Knapp Hall (2002 ) non verbal communication refers to communication that is produced by some means other than words e .g , eye contact , body language or vocal cues

The significance of nonverbal communication , in establishing interpersonal relationships , is far greater than any one can think of According to experts , a substantial portion of our communication is nonverbal . On the basis of its effect nonverbal communication can be classified under following three categories

1 . POSITIVE NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION - Positive nonverbal messages puts the other person at ease . When a person expresses an open and positive attitude towards the person with whom he is interacting , it creates a supportive and collaborative atmosphere . Use of positive non-verbal communication helps a person to become more effective and successful . It significantly affects the level of interpersonal relationship . It also determines the overall impression people form about a person

There are several types of positive non verbal indicators . For example...

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