CMN 3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Kinesics, Eye Contact, Chronemics
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Symbols used to send messages w/o or in addition to words. Gestures, body movements, & posture are called kinesics. Emblems - intentional movements that have a direct verbal translation. Illustrators - intentional movements that reinforce the verbal message. Regulators - help manage interactions & control the flow of the conversation. Adaptors - habitual movements done to reduce discomfort, satisfy physical or psychological needs. Affect displays - convey feelings, moods, & reactions. Ex: raising hands when making a soccer goal. Face is responsible for most meaning in nonberval communication. People are more open w/ facial expression in us. Sadness, anger, disgust, fear, interest, surprise, happiness. Replace an expression that shows true feelings with another expression that shows a different feeling. Eyes are the most expressive part of the face. Speakers often look away when thinking & then look back, looking to see if listener is hearing them or providing feedback. Can also convey anger or subordination in some cultures.
