COM 1000 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Social Distance, Proxemics, Object Language
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Nonverbal communication- the process of using wordless messages to generate meaning. We can"t compare nonverbal to verbal communication, but it has more meaning than people realize. Sometimes we rely on nonverbal cues and less on words that are spoken. Verbal content is most important, but gestures and emphasis add to a presentation. To repeat, emphasize, complement, contradict, substitute, and regulate. Repeating- the same message is sent both verbally and nonverbally. Hugging a friend and telling them you really care about them. Direct someone by pointing and explaining where they should turn. Emphasizing- the use of nonverbal cues to strengthen verbal messages. Complementing- using nonverbal and verbal codes to add meaning to each other and to expand the meaning of either message alone. Contradicting- verbal and nonverbal messages conflict; often accidentally but may be intentional in cases of humor and sarcasm. Substituting- nonverbal codes are used instead of verbal codes. Saying you are fine but facial expressions show otherwise.
