BIOL 2160 Chapter : Chapter 2 Part 2
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Nonverbal communication: any symbolic activity that communicates a message other than words. Example: facial expression, hand movement, dress, tattoos etc: nonverbal communication is cultural: it is used differently by different cultures, nonverbal communication is omnipresent: during face-to-face interactions. It carries message over and above the words you speak. It can go along with verbal communication but not always: nonverbal is relational: conveys the relationships you have with others. Symbolic: nonverbal communication involves the use of symbols like verbal communication. Decoding and encoding: decoding: the act of assigning meaning to nonverbal symbols. It allows having a better understanding of the message and of a person"s emotion: encoding: the act of using nonverbal symbols to convey meaning. Effective encoding increases the chances that others will accurately assign meaning to your message (emotional clarity) Dynamic and static: dynamic: changeable during an interaction. Static: elements that don"t change during an interaction.
