1. LANGUAGE OF KINESICS – body motion
a. Oculesics – eye contact
b. Facial Expression
c. Gestures (head, hands, arms, shoulders)
d. Stop. Used to admonish or warn someone.
e. Thumbs up – acceptance, approval or encouragement
f. Thumbs down – bad or not accepted
g.You! Pointing at people is rude
h.Looking at wrist – time to end communication
i.Shrug – lack of knowledge or concern
j.Posture – attitude and body carriage.
k.Arms crossing – self-confidence, defensiveness, arrogance
l.Shoulders forward – tired, bored, shyness or low of self-esteem
m.Standing erect – relaxed, full of energy, approachable, friendly and confident
2. LANGUAGE OF HAPTICS (touch)
Examples:
a.Handshakes
b.Holding hands
c.High five
d.Pat on the shoulder
3. LANGUAGE OF PROXEMICS
(nearness, space/distance, arrangement)
a.Physical arrangement – layout of the room, seating plan, chalkboards, similar aids, physical barriers
b.Distance – extent or degree of separation between you and your audience
Four Distance Zones
1. Intimate Distance
§From actual touching to 18 inches
§Applies to closest relationship (husband & wife)
2. Personal Distance
§From 18 inches to 4 feet
§Teacher to student
3. Social Distance
§From 4 to 12 feet
§Applies at work or social gatherings
4. Public Distance
§Outward from 12 feet
§Lecturer and audience
4. LANGUAGE OF CHRONEMICS (time)
a.Duration – length of time devoted to an activity or learning task in the classroom
b.Activity – learning task facilitated in the classroom
c.Punctuality – the exact time agreed upon
5. LANGUAGE OF COLORS (UNIVERSAL MEANING)
a.Red – anger, hostility
b.Pink – love, beauty
c.Yellow – wisdom, joy, happiness
d.Violet – royalty
e.Black – death
f.Blue – peace, calm, sadness, truth
g.Gold – wealth
g.Green - life
h.White – purity, cleanliness
Notebook Task.
uExplain:
For you, what is
an Effective Communication?
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