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As there is not much time, the delivery may be misinterpreted if the receiver does not understand instantly.
on- er al Communication
As we know, all living things communicate, the animals communicate through different types of sound,
smell, sign, etc. In non-verbal communication, words are not used to communicate as the sender’s message
is conveyed without using words. Non-verbal communication includes symbols, gestures, eye contact,
handshake, facial expressions, body language, etc. For example:
A non-verbal way of communication can make our message stronger and it may also help to adjust our
behaviour according to the listener’s reaction. It mostly helps in situations when we are unable to send a
proper message verbally. Suppose you are in a room full of noise, in this case, you may easily opt to send a
non-verbal message by using your hand movements.
We don’t realise the importance of non-verbal communication. We spend about 75% of our waking hours in
communicating out of which 80% is non-verbal in which our expressions and movements are used.
Do you know?
Our speech also has non verbal elements, such as voice quality, speaking style, emotion, intonation,
rhythm and stress known as ‘Paralanguage’.
Expressions Gestures
Posture
Para
Language
Touch
Eye
Contact
ypes o on- er al Communication
Let us now learn about various types of Non-Verbal Communication.
o to e ectively use non-ver al
TYPE hat does it imply
communication
Facial expression It shows the feeling of a person. For * Keep your face relaxed.
example, we smile to express our * Match your facial expression with
happiness. your words.
* Nod while listening.
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