WHAT’S THE

MESSAGE?
STOP!
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MONEY
KISS
HELLO
Nonverbal Communication
Presented by: Ms. Juliene Joy M. Cabungcal
 What is nonverbal communication?

Nonverbal Communication = Communication without words

Nonverbal communication is a process of communication through
sending and receiving wordless messages.
 Difference between verbal
&
Nonverbal communication
Verbal and non verbal are all types of
communication. But the difference between
them is that we use our voice in verbal
communication and we use body signs in
non-verbal communication.
 Importance of Nonverbal Communication

Verbal & nonverbal Communication plays an important role in how people

interact with one another. People are using around 35% verbal
communication and 65% nonverbal communication in daily life.
Nonverbal communication has also cultural meaning.

“The most important thing in communication is to hear what isn't being said.”
Peter F. Drucker
 Form of nonverbal communication
• Eye Contact
• Facial Expressions
• Posture
• Haptics or Touch
• Gestures
• Personal Space
• Clothing- it gives immediate
impression about your self
• Body Adornment- physical
changes that you made to your
body.
• Touch- it could show interest
• Time- determining attitude of a
person
 Eye Contact

Eye contact, a key

characteristic of nonverbal
communication, expresses
much without using a single
word. In American culture,
maintaining eye contact
shows respect and indicates
interest.
Eye contact also establish
the nature of a relationship.
 Facial Expressions

Facial expressions are the

key characteristics of
nonverbal communication.
Your facial expression can
communicate happiness,
sadness, anger or fear.
Posture
Posture and how you carry
your self tells a lot about you.
How you walk, sit, stand or
hold your head not only
indicates your current mood,
but also your personality in
general.
For example, if you cross your
arms while standing, you indicate
that you may be closed off and
defensive. Meanwhile, walking
with your head down and avoiding
eye contact with others may
indicate shyness.
Haptic or Touch
Haptic communication is
communicating by touch.
Touch or Haptics is the
characteristic of nonverbal
communication and used
when we come into physical
contact with other people.
For example: We use handshakes
to gain trust and introduce
ourselves.
Gestures
A gesture is a characteristic
of nonverbal communication
in which visible body actions
communicate particular
message.
Gestures include movement
of the hands, face, or other
parts of the body.
 Space/Proxemics
Personal Space

• Intimate distance You

are
• Personal distance here

• Social distance
• Public distance

Barrier behaviors and territory

Intimate
Personal
Social Distance
Public Distance
Let see some most common gestures
Personal space
Personal space is your
"bubble" - the space you
place between yourself
and others. This invisible
boundary becomes
apparent only when
someone bumps or tries
to enter your bubble.
 Nonverbal Communication Around the World

Nonverbal
Communication in
Pakistan
Expressing
happiness, respect
and love for others.

Cultural effect
 Nonverbal Communication Around the World

Nonverbal Communication in
China
The Chinese don't like being
touched by strangers. Therefore
don’t make any body contact.

Cultural effect
 Nonverbal Communication Around the World

Nonverbal Communication in
Argentina

A handshake and nod show

respect when greeting someone.

Cultural effect
 Nonverbal Communication Around the World

Nonverbal Communication in
India
Greeting with 'namaste' -
placing both hands together
with a slight bow is a very
common nonverbal
communication and shows
respect.

Cultural effect
 Nonverbal Communication Around the World

Nonverbal
Communication in the
U.S.A
Quite Informal way of
nonverbal communication
- A handshake, a smile, and
'hello'.

Cultural effect
 Nonverbal Communication
Around the World
Nonverbal
Communication in the
Philippines
Avoid this hand gesture for
it means you are acccusing
someone or
underestimating someone.
Activity
• Group yourselves into
three groups.
• Each group will choose a
representative.
• Each representative will
pick a random word in
the charade bowl and s/he Reminders:
will act that word within -No coaching
2 minutes or as soon as -Only gestures will be
one of his/her group allowed
member can guess the -No talking to the
word. representative
•What have you
learned today?
Get a piece of paper and identify
whether the following statements are
true or false.
Write the word true if the statement
is true and false if the statement is
false!
1. non-verbal communication
involves stress, accent and vocal
representations in the english
language.
2. Non verbal communication
involves proxemics, chronemics
and postures.
3. Hand gestures in non-
verbal communication can be
culture sensitive.
4. Proxemics refers to how
close we are to others and
how our tone influences our
meaning
5. non-verbal communication It
includes the use of visual cues
such as body language distance
and physical
environments/appearance, of
voice and of touch
6. Non-verbal
communication involves
doing an action
7. Non-verbal communication
may include speaking infront
of the public
8. non-verbal
communication is relevant
in language because it aids
meaning
9. Non verbal communication
involves Eye contact where the
instance when two people look at
each other's eyes at the same
time; it is the primary nonverbal
way of indicating engagement,
interest, attention and
involvement.
10. Nonverbal communication
involves the conscious and
unconscious processes of Uncoding
and Recoding. Uncoding is the act
of generating the information such
as facial expressions, gestures, and
postures. Recoding is the
interpretation of information from
received sensations from previous
experiences
Times Up! Pass
your papers!
Research for the different hand
gestures in:
1. Basketball
2.Traffic
3. Music
•2. Be ready with your assigned
group to present the assigned hand
gesture in the following category:
Group 1: Basketball Hand Gestures
Group 2:Traffic Hand Gesture
Group 3: Music Hand Gesture