LIN486H5 Chapter 5: Types of Nonverbal Communication
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Refers to the eye behavior as a form of communication. Ex. eye contact, dynamic eye movement, pupil dilation, type of gaze. The gaze is seen as very important and is interpreted in a variety of ways depending on your culture and gender. Refers to the social use of space in communication. In the us, there are 4 main types of interpersonal space used. Intimate space: reserved for emotionally close people. Personal space: for close friends and colleagues. Can also be referred to as vocalics. Relates to the nonverbal messages of the voice that contributes to meaning in verbal communication, as long as sounds transmit messages. Concerns the study of vocal cues, the non-phonemic qualities of language that convey meaning in verbal communication, such as: May vary across cultures and may convey emotion or attitude. Conversational volumes (speaking loudly for example) may be seen as aggressive, while for others it"s considered a norm of speech.
