1. Success Criteria: 1.I can incorporate appropriate body language for the message to be conveyed

2. TEK/Objective: (1)(E): “Identify types of nonverbal communication and their effects.”

3. Objective: Demonstrate understanding of nonverbal communication and it’s components by participating in a nonverbal activity within a group.

5. Chapter 5: Understanding Nonverbal Communication: “You cannot not communicate.”

6. What is nonverbal communication? A system of symbolic behaviors that includes all forms of communication except words.

7. The 2 Main Functions of Nonverbal Communication: A. Relates to verbal communication in 3 ways: a. Reinforces a verbal message b. Contradicts a verbal message c. Substitutes a verbal message B. Conveys feelings and relationship Ex. Arms folded to show frustration. Smile to show you like someone

8. Four Characteristics of Nonverbal Communication: 1. Subconscious: We are not aware of the message we send nonverbally 2. Contextual: it depends on the situation in which it occurs Ex. What if he was a doctor rushing to the aid of a heart attack victim

9. Four Characteristics of Nonverbal Communication: 3. Ambiguous (unclear): open to interpretation & often confusing (ex: talking w/ arms folded) 4. Cultural: nonverbal messages can mean something else in another culture (ex: handshake, kiss, eye contact, attire)

10. Nonverbal Communication to Create a Professional Image: Confidence: strong voice, positive attitude, believe in yourself. Poise: you can “read” a situation and know how to act appropriately. Assertiveness: strong sense of purpose and not afraid to take a stand when needed. Immediacy: interacting with others, friendly, approachable.

11. Kennedy vs. Nixon Debate: Observe and identify examples of poise, confidence, assertiveness, and immediacy.

13. TV VS RADIO PEOPLE WHO LISTENED TO THE RADIO THOUGHT THAT NIXON WON THE DEBATE PEOPLE WHO WATCHED THE DEBATE THOUGHT THAT KENNEDY WON

14. 4 Types of Nonverbal Communication

15. 1. Voice: 1. Inflection: rising and falling of pitch that adds variety to speaking 2. Tone: specific vocal quality (rich, harsh) 3. Rate: how fast or slow an individual speaks 4. Tempo: rhythmic quality of a person’s speech (variations in speed) 5. Volume: to be clearly heard and understood by listener’s

16. 2. Body Talk: “what your body says about you” Your dress, posture, walk (gait), facial/eye communication Kinesics: use of the body in communication

17. 3. Space Communication: Space/Distance/Territory : your use of space a. intimate: touching – 18inches b. personal: 18inches – 4feet c. social: 4feet – 12feet d. public: 12feet – 25feet “Too Close For Comfort”

18. 4. Time Communication: How you manage time is a form of nonverbal communication. Everybody has the same amount of time. 24 hours a day. How we manage our time reflects priorities and sends messages about your effectiveness as a student, employee, and a communicator EX: Friend who is constantly late. Constantly late to work

19. Friends