This document discusses principles and types of non-verbal communication. It notes that non-verbal communication supplements verbal communication, regulates interactions, establishes relationships, and reflects cultural values. The document outlines five main principles of non-verbal communication and identifies five types, including body language, paralanguage, space language, time language, and sign language. It also provides examples of paralanguage elements like pitch, speed, and volume and defines intimate, personal, social, and public space.

1. AMITY BUSINESS SCHOOL
MBA (All programs), Semester III
BUSINESS COMMUNICATION
Dr SMRITA SINHA
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2. Non Verbal Communication
PRINCIPLES
 1.Supplements Verbal Communication
 2.Regulates Interaction
 3. Establishes Relationships
 4. Reflects Cultural Values
 FUNCTIONS
a. to Create impressions through body language &
paralanguage
b. to Initiate and manage interactions
c. to Express emotions
d. to Convey deception
e. to Convey power
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3. Forms of
Non-Verbal Communication
• Conscious Non- Verbal Communication
• Subliminal Non Verbal Communication
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4. TYPES OF NVC
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Body language
Paralanguage
Space Language
Time language
Sign language
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5. Paralanguage
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Pitch
Speed
Pause
Non Fluencies
Volume
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6. Space Language
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Intimate
Personal
Social
Public
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7. Space Language
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Intimate
Personal
Social
Public
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