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Nonverbal Communication
Communication is the backbone of human existence. Without it we would be nothing more than
organized matter. It has allowed us to grow, learn, build, and survive. The fact that our species has
managed to develop advanced methods of communication, such as language, is what has set us
aside from other animals. When we talk to another person we are sending a message which is
received, decoded, and responded to accordingly. But there is much more to communication than
just its verbal aspects. The way we hold ourselves, tone of voice, bodily gestures, eye movement, all
of these are types of nonverbal communication and are in truth more important to the communication
process than language itself.
According to Adler, Proctor II, and Towne's...show more content...
A punch, a kiss, and a pat on the back all portray meaning without the need for words. Arguably the
most important nonverbal cue is paralanguage. Paralanguage is the non–word utterances used in
moments of emotion that can occur by themselves or as a particular emphasis on a word or syllable.
The importance of nonverbal communication becomes clear with the realization that it constitutes
for the preponderance of human communication. It has been estimated that any where between
sixty–five and ninety–three percent of the emotional impact of a delivered message originates from
nonverbal cues. For example, a statement such as, "I'm fine", can have a multitude of different
meanings depending on its delivery. Added emphasis on "fine" and a furrowed brow would lead
you to believe that the sender is upset while a smile and a slight rise in pitch would indicate that he
or she is indeed, ok. Nonverbal communications greatest importance is the fact that it conveys
emotional information which would be otherwise concealed. Therefore the large brunt of human
emotion is passed on not through what people say, rather by what they do.
According to an article published by Shaver, Schwartz, Kirson, and O'connor in The Journal of
Personality and Social Psychology facial expressions are recognized universally for their meanings.
A smile indicates happiness while a grimace shows displeasure. The impact and use of facial
expressions
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Nonverbal Communication

  • 1. Nonverbal Communication Communication is the backbone of human existence. Without it we would be nothing more than organized matter. It has allowed us to grow, learn, build, and survive. The fact that our species has managed to develop advanced methods of communication, such as language, is what has set us aside from other animals. When we talk to another person we are sending a message which is received, decoded, and responded to accordingly. But there is much more to communication than just its verbal aspects. The way we hold ourselves, tone of voice, bodily gestures, eye movement, all of these are types of nonverbal communication and are in truth more important to the communication process than language itself. According to Adler, Proctor II, and Towne's...show more content... A punch, a kiss, and a pat on the back all portray meaning without the need for words. Arguably the most important nonverbal cue is paralanguage. Paralanguage is the non–word utterances used in moments of emotion that can occur by themselves or as a particular emphasis on a word or syllable. The importance of nonverbal communication becomes clear with the realization that it constitutes for the preponderance of human communication. It has been estimated that any where between sixty–five and ninety–three percent of the emotional impact of a delivered message originates from nonverbal cues. For example, a statement such as, "I'm fine", can have a multitude of different meanings depending on its delivery. Added emphasis on "fine" and a furrowed brow would lead you to believe that the sender is upset while a smile and a slight rise in pitch would indicate that he or she is indeed, ok. Nonverbal communications greatest importance is the fact that it conveys emotional information which would be otherwise concealed. Therefore the large brunt of human emotion is passed on not through what people say, rather by what they do. According to an article published by Shaver, Schwartz, Kirson, and O'connor in The Journal of Personality and Social Psychology facial expressions are recognized universally for their meanings. A smile indicates happiness while a grimace shows displeasure. The impact and use of facial expressions Get more content on HelpWriting.net