CHAPTER SIX: NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION

Nonverbal communication refers to all kinds of human messages not expressed verbally. We constantly say something. Keeping still expresses something. To truly grasp the message, an individual has to keenly observe the messages. People indicate thoughts are more intellectual than emotional. Nonverbal communication is learned and practiced at unconscious levels. Non verbal communication is open to misinterpretation just as verbal communication. Some types of nonverbal communications are: facial expressions, gestures, body language and postures, eye gaze, and appearance. Facial expressions are responsible for a huge portion of nonverbal communication. Certain facial expressions are similar throughout the world. Waving, pointing, and the use of fingers to indicate numbers are also common. Posture and movement also relay messages.