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CT 4/510: Advanced Interpersonal Communication Elements of Nonverbal Communication. Nonverbal Communication consists of all cues beyond the written and spoken word. Appearance communicates. respond more positively to well dressed people. more likely to obey well dressed people.
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CT 4/510: Advanced Interpersonal Communication Elements of Nonverbal Communication
Nonverbal Communication consists of all cues beyond the written and spoken word.
Appearance communicates • respond more positively to well dressed people
information we get from physical appearance • economic disclosures
The less you know someone, the more importance you will place on appearance. And . . . First impressions are usually accurate . . .
The six faces of emotion • happy • angry • sad • surprised • disgusted • afraid
Types of touching • functional-professional • social-polite • friendship-warmth • love-intimacy • sexual arousal
The environment communicates • spacial arrangements
time before retirement after retirement
How do you . . . • initiate conversation with a stranger at a party? • appear friendly and warm? • signal your desire to leave a conversation when the other person keeps talking?
How do you . . . • Appear confident when asking boss for a raise? • Appear interested in class lecture? • Avoid talking with an undesirable person?
CT 410 Advanced Interpersonal Communication context as communication
context communicates - our physical environment encourages certain communication expectations
every interior betrays the nonverbal skills of its inhabitants
The environment communicates: Malls have become the temples, shrines and communal centers of modern North America Montreal
George Lewis: the important thing is to create the illusion of community while quietly stacking the deck against its actual development Vancouver
Malls create a disorienting environment where we participate by buying. Minnesota
Malls are located so as to insulate shoppers from poor people.
What are the primary kinds of conversations people have in malls?
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seating arrangements nv vc sv us
seating arrangements nv vc sv us
Robert Sommers x x compete cooperate x x x co-act x x cooperate x
A classroom • colors • lighting • decorations • rows • control • temperature • atmosphere