2. Monday,
September 15,
2014
NON-VERBAL
COMMUNICATION
What is non-verbal communication?
Non-verbal communication is usually understood
as the process of communication through sending
and receiving wordless messages.
Non-verbal communication is the unspoken
communication that goes on in every face-to-face
encounter with another human being.
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September 15,
2014
NON-VERBAL
COMMUNICATION
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Facts about non-verbal
communication:
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September 15,
2014
NON-VERBAL
COMMUNICATION
Facts about non-verbal communication(contd.):
Through non-verbal communication, we make
all kinds of inferences even though we don’t
always realize it.
It is important to be aware of non-verbal
messages, so we can avoid sending and
receiving unintentional messages.
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September 15,
2014
NON-VERBAL
COMMUNICATION
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Types of non-verbal communication:
Facial
Expressions
Gestures Paralinguistics
Body
Language &
Posture
Appearance
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September 15,
2014
NON-VERBAL
COMMUNICATION
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“Facial expressions are
a very important aspect
of non-verbal
communication.”
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September 15,
2014
NON-VERBAL
COMMUNICATION
Objective of the activities:
• To make the students sensitize to the importance
of non-verbal communication.
• The activities are designed to help the students
understand how much information we transmit
with nonverbal communication.
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9. Monday,
September 15,
2014
NON-VERBAL
COMMUNICATION
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Activities:
You will be shown a video clip of a job
interview.
You have to determine who is the employer
and who is the candidate.
You will be shown some pictures. Try to infer
the hidden meaning in the pictures.