CMN 3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Nonverbal Communication, Linguistics, Paralanguage
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Verbal communication includes both our words & verbal fillers. Like posture, body movement, tone of voice, paralanguage, etc. Nonverbals add additional info to the verbal message. The system of symbols (words) that we use to think about & communicate. When hearing this word, most people (who speak english) think of a furry. Involves the meaning of words & their meaning within sentences. Takes words & meanings, while also considering the context in which the words are spoken. *usually we process semantics & pragmatics instinctively. The emotional or attitudinal response people have to a word. Some may say school in a more positive manner & others in. Language various on levels of abstraction, from vague to specific. Allows speaker to avoid providing specific details. Words that have unclear or misleading definitions. Can help speaker to avoid uncomfortable situations. Ex: responding it"s very fashionable to the question, how do you like my new haircut? .
