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NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION

NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION. Nonverbal communication. Sending and receiving wordless messages Expresses more of the meaning of a message than verbal communication Understanding the message 7 % by spoken word 2. 38% by the tone of the voice 3. 55% by body language.

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NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION

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  1. NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION

  2. Nonverbal communication • Sending and receiving wordless messages • Expresses more of the meaning of a message than verbal communication • Understanding the message • 7% by spoken word • 2. 38% by the tone of the voice • 3. 55% by body language

  3. Types of nonverbal communication • Gestures • Express variety of feelings • contempt • hostility • approval • affection • Can be used in addition to words • Differ by culture

  4. Body Language and Posture • unconscious barrier between you and the receiver – crossing arms • sign of disbelief - scratching the chin • good health and positive attitude – shown by erect posture • fatigue -slumped posture • angry - clenched fist • anxiety - clearing the throat

  5. assertiveness - pointing finger • boredom - leaning on one's elbow with the chin in the hand • boredom - wiggling a foot • concealing something - no eye contact • defiant - hands on hips • dominance - sitting backwards on a chair • doubtful - touching ear everything under control - thumbs in belt or pants • expectation - rubbing palms • feeling superior - hands behind one's back

  6. Body Language and Posture • guilt - lowering the eyes • honesty - open palms occasionally touching the chest • impatience - tapping or drumming fingers • insecurity - biting fingernails • interest in someone or something - tilted head • lack of confidence - failing to look someone in the eyes • lying - touching face • making a decision - stroking chin • needs reassurance - hand to throat • nervous - fiddling with items • readiness - standing with hands on hips • rejecting what is being said - rubbing nose • unconcerned - leg swung over chair • unwilling - arms crossed tightly across chest

  7. Facial Expressions • Most expressive part of the body • 7 universally accepted emotions shown • fear • anger • Surprise • contempt • Disgust • Happiness • sadness

  8. Eye Contact • Often initiates communication • Good contact means respect, a willingness to listen, and to keep communication open • Looking away means anxiety, defenselessness, or avoidance of communication • Cultural Differences • some view eye contact as an invasion of privacy • eye contact considered disrespectful

  9. Object Communication such as clothing and hairstyles • Healthy people with good self-esteem pay attention to dress and grooming • People feeling ill show much less interest in appearance and dress • Health Care Workers • Uniforms clean, neat and well fitting • If uniforms not required, clothing should be clean, neat and appropriate to the area e.g. jeans may be allowed in recreation therapy but not in a nursing area or an office

  10. Touch • Multiple meanings • positive messages: provide affirmation, provide reassurance, share warmth, approval and emotional support • negative messages: anger, frustration, punishment, invasion of personal space • Health care worker needs to weigh the benefits against the negatives when using touch

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