Non-verbal communication

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Non-verbal communication

Verbal vs. Non-verbal: What’s the Difference?

While non-verbal communication involves body language, verbal communication relies on words. There’s more to it than that, however. Proper communication often requires a mix of verbal and non-verbal signals to convey meaning. Consider the differences between these forms of communication and how to use them

Delivery

Verbal communication can transpire over the phone, through email, written letters, or a face-to-face conversation. 

Most non-verbal communication happens only when the two or more parties can see each other.

Intentionality

A difference between the two types of communication, verbal and non-verbal, is that the words a person chooses—verbal—tend to be intentional, whereas many elements of non-verbal communication can be unintentional or out of a person’s control and impact reception. Non-verbal communication can be unconscious; for example, a person who sweats while talking may convey nervousness..

Grammar

Verbal speech has patterns and grammar rules to adhere to, whereas nonverbal communication is more fluid.

Authenticity

Non-verbal behaviour like body movements, mannerisms, or physiological responses (blinking or fidgeting) can influence communication, altering the authenticity of your spoken words or causing them to take on a different meaning. Non-verbal messages can be more powerful than verbal communication, as human bodies can subconsciously deliver messages that they are verbally not conveying—“actions speak louder than words.”

Emotions

Non-verbal cues are especially powerful when communicating with children. A parent’s facial expressions and tone will often express feelings more clearly than using words kids may be too young to understand fully. Non-verbal communication is also beneficial when communicating emotions between a language barrier.

Engagement

Non-verbal signals are a great way to communicate attentiveness and engagement to those around you. It’s not enough to verbally tell someone you are interested in what they’re saying, controlling your posture and eye contact will demonstrate to others that you are interested, whereas looking around or at your phone can express disinterest, even if that’s not technically the case.

List as many ways of how to communicate non-verbally

1. Verbal communication
2. Non-verbal communication

SIGN LANGUAGE IS

1. verbal communication
2. non verbal communication

1. Verbal communication
2. Non-verbal communication

What types of non-verbal communication did Mr Bean use?

What's the difference between verbal and non-verbal communication?

List 3 examples of non-verbal communication

1. Laughing, talking and nodding
2. Laughing, pulling an angry face and your text book
3. Laughing, pulling an angry face and eye contact
4. Nodding, smiling, texting

Verbal communication is communication without words

1. True
2. False

List 3 examples of verbal communication

1. Talking, whispering and yelling
2. Talking, waving and e-mail
3. Pulling an angry face, talking and waving
4. Texting, e-mail and winking

Why is it important to be aware of your non-verbal communication when talking to someone?

Are you aware of how you communicate non-verbally?

1. yes
2. no

Conversation

Talk with your neigbour about the route you take when you travel to the HvA, go into detail (don't just say I go by bike, but explain the route you take and what you see)

Conversation

Talk with your neighbour about a topic. While talking 

analyse each other's non-verbal communication.

Topic ideas:

Sports	Pets	Family	Music
Travelling	Weather	Weekend	Holidays
Movies	Series	Hobbies	Art

What did you notice about their non-verbal communication

Conversation

Talk with your neigbour about the route you take when you travel to work or friends, go into detail (don't just say I go by bike, but explain the route you take and what you see)

Conversation

continue your conversation and now focus on 

your own non-verbal communication

Topic ideas:

Sports	Pets	Family	Music
Travelling	Weather	Weekend	Holidays
Movies	Series	Hobbies	Art

Did you notice any differences between the first and second conversation?

form of non-verbal communication

form of non-verbal communication

form of non-verbal communication

form of non-verbal communication