NON-VERBAL/GESTURAL COMMUNICATION- Meaning,Role,Functions,Advantages,Disadvantages,Types,Difference between Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication
NON-VERBAL/GESTURAL COMMUNICATION Non-Verbal communication is a communication without words. It is the process of conveying a message through non-linguistic signs. Non-verbal communication can portray a message both verbally and with the correct body signals. Body signals comprise physical features, conscious and unconscious gestures and signals. The wrong message can be established if the body language conveyed does not match a verbal message. Non-verbal communication strengthens the first impression in common situations like attracting a partner or in a business interview. Impressions are on average formed within the first four seconds of contact. First encounters or interactions with another person strongly affect a person's perception. When the other person or group is absorbing the message they are focused on the entire environment around them, meaning the other person uses all five senses in the interaction: 83% sight, 11% hearing, 3% smell, 2% touch and 1% taste. Non-verbal...