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Types of Non-verbal Communication
Happiness Sadness
Universal
Facial
Anger Expressions Fear
Advantages of Non-verbal Communication
Some of the advantages of non-verbal communication are:
Ð ÐNon-verbal communication makes our message stronger.
ÐProper gestures and postures help us work professionally.
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Ð ÐYou can make your message more effective by using the correct gestures when speaking.
Ð ÐKnowledge of non-verbal communication helps us understand the reaction of our audience and adapt our behaviour
and communication accordingly.
Ð ÐIf the verbal message is blocked by noise, distance, etc., you can use the hand gesture to exchange the
message.
Disadvantages of Non-verbal Communication
Some of the disadvantages of non-verbal communication are:
Ð ÐLack of formality
Ð ÐCulture oriented
Ð ÐNo explanation of messages
Ð ÐAmbiguity
Ð ÐLong conversations are not possible
Do You Know?
• We can tell a true smile, also called a Duchenne smile, from a fake by looking into a person's eyes.
• In the United States, it's normal to smile at a stranger; it is seen as a warm and welcoming sign. However, in
India, this practice is not followed.
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