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Non-verbal communication

Non-verbal communication. Contents :. Types of communication. Non-verbal communication. Gestures, their history and meaning in different countries. Gestures expressing emotions. Facial expressions. Conclusion. Different Types Of Communication :. Communication.

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Non-verbal communication

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  1. Non-verbal communication

  2. Contents: Types of communication. Non-verbal communication. Gestures, their history and meaning in different countries. Gestures expressing emotions. Facial expressions. Conclusion.

  3. Different Types Of Communication:

  4. Communication

  5. WHAT IS NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION? Non-verbal communication ( NVC) Refers to the messages we give and receive through body language and facial expressions

  6. What makes an impression?

  7. Gestures

  8. THUMBS UP SIGN Interpretation : approval

  9. THUMBS DOWN SIGN Interpretation : sign of disapproval or vote against

  10. History of “Thumbs up” Gladiator should be killed Gladiator should be spared

  11. "Ok" sign Interpretation: good/ alright/ approval

  12. " Ok" in different countries : Japan– the general meaning is money. But for young generation it is “ ok”. Australia – usually means “ zero” rather than “ok”. Latin America and France – considered as an insulting sign and has negative connotations attached to it. Finland – military conscripts used the sign to show that they have zero days left in the military service.

  13. V - sign Interpretation: victory

  14. Winston Churchill

  15. V- sign in different countries: Germany, Italy, Spain– victory. Greece, Canada, the United Kingdom, the USA – peace. Japan and China - « I’m in progress of having my photo taken, so I must make this V-sign for some reason» New Zealand – people do it to each other mostly if they know them and it is a common gesture between friends.

  16. Gestures which express emotions and facial expressions

  17. Open palm Interpretation: openness/ sincerity

  18. Standing with hands on hips Interpretation : aggression/ readiness

  19. Arms crossed on chest Interpretation : defensiveness / closed

  20. Arms touching chin and looking down Interpretation : boredom / indifference

  21. Touching hair or biting nails Interpretation: nervousness / excitement / being anxious

  22. Touching the bridge of a nose or a chin with eyes closed Interpretation reflection / deep thought

  23. The main facial expression:smile! You are never fully dressed without a smile

  24. Conclusion: Non-verbal communication creates stronger relational bond than verbal. It helps to give non-verbal feedback while verbal communication is going on. It acts a helpful aid with verbal communication when listener is not aware of oral language. You can give information which you don’t want others to hear or to listen to.

  25. Thank you for your attention!

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