Posts tagged ‘Non-verbal communication’

We have looked at a number of non-verbal communication techniques in earlier blogs this week.  In addition to Paralinguistics, Proxemics, and Haptics, here are four additional non-verbal communication behaviors that often speak more loudly than words: Continue reading ‘Non-Verbal Communication… Pulling it All Together’ »

Another important piece of communication is haptic communication, or communicating via touch.  This is another powerful non-verbal communication style that is very important in humans (as well as animals).  Equally important is knowing the protocol of touch in various social, political, or professional settings. Continue reading ‘The Art of Communication Through Touching… Haptic Communication’ »

Another interesting communication concept is the study of proxemics, which is simply the perception of body spacing and postures.  Under the rules of proxemics, the physical distance between people are relative to the relationship they share.   In order to avoid a social or professional faux pas, it is recommended that you do not share space outside of another person’s comfort zone.

For example… Continue reading ‘More Non-Verbal Communication… Proxemics’ »

How much of your message is non-verbal?   A great deal!   In fact people respond more to your body language than your words.   In addition to body language, we communicate through paralinguistics.   This is the part of our spoken words that are not the words themselves. Continue reading ‘Your Paralinguistics is Showing’ »

One of the amazing things about effective communication is the amount of non-verbal signals we send  to others. In fact, there are a number of ways we send this message to others during conversations and interactions.

While the two biggest non-verbal mistakes are a lack of eye contact during our communication and not leaning forward. These are active listening body language techniques that anyone can easily use to immediately improve our effectiveness during communication. If you want to show your disinterest in another person, then use the opposite of these two actions.

There are seven additional ways that we must be aware of that indicate a total disinterest in the conversation or interaction with another person. These seven include: Continue reading ‘Sending Signals of Disinterest in Conversations?’ »