User:Ashleyethier/Non verbal communication

Nonverbal Communication
Nonverbal communication is a form of communication, it is way of transmitting a message to someone not verbally. There is different types of nonverbal communication, there is facial expression , gesture , paralinguistic , body language / posture , proxemic , eye gaze , haptics , appearance and artifacts.

Facial expression
A message can be transmitted through facial expression. The human face have the power of making different expressions to express how they are feeling. The facial expression is often the first thing that is noticed when communicating with one.

Gesture
Gesture are a way of communicating, it can be done by pointing at something for the other person to understand what the message is about , it could also be the gesture of waving to greet someone without having to use words.

Paralinguistic
Paralinguistic's is vocal communication, which can be the tone of voice , pitch, loudness and many more. The tone of the voice will demonstrates the emotion behind the message.

Body language and posture
Body language and posture are a nonverbal way of communicating. By the way you cross your arms, put your legs together , non standing tall , each of these things communicates the way you are feeling about a situation.

Proxemics
Communication can also be transmitted by the personal space or personal bubble. The distant you keep between a person communicates how close you are to that person, in other words the type of relationship you have. There is four type of distance; intimate ( 0 to 18 inch ), personal ( 18 to 48 inch), social (48 inch to 12 feet ) and public ( greater than 12 feet. )

Eye Gaze
The sense of sight is important in nonverbal communication. The way you stare, look, blink all communicate something. It can communicate a lack of confidence, uninterested and many more meaning.

Haptics
Haptics is the communication through the sense of touch. This can be use to communicate affection, empathy , emotion, familiarities , reassurance , etc.

Appearance
The way someone appears physically can tell a lot on the personality of the person, the social status , culture and religion.

Artifacts
Artifacts is the communication through image and symbols. An example of this would be the flags of countries, countries put up their flag for many reason , it can be because they are proud , to mark their territory to show people in which country they are in and many other reasons.