Introduction
Nonverbal Communication is as important as the verbal communication. Nonverbal communication includes all unwritten and unspoken messages. These movements can be intentional and unintentional. Every culture has their own ways of communication through signs.
Example: In Africa, drums are used to signal and communicate specific messages. Most of the nonverbal communication accompanies the verbal communication.
Example: In Africa, drums are used to signal and communicate specific messages. Most of the nonverbal communication accompanies the verbal communication.
Nonverbal communication / skills include:
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1. Eye Contact,
2. Facial Expression,
3. Body Movements,
4. Space,
5. Time,
6. Distance,
7. Appearance,
8. Gestures, and
9. Volume and Tone.
Advantages of nonverbal communication:
There is a proverb that says "Action speaks louder than words" It is true we represent our verbal communication with these nonverbal skills. In addition it gives the essence of our feelings and intention. Therefore it plays a significant role in display our "real" intent. Below shows the benefits of nonverbal communication:
- Substitution
It is very easy to substitute verbal messages for the nonverbal communication when the environment is noisy, at distant. For example: Waving a hand instead of hello or bye. - Impressive Presentation
In business field presentations can impress on the basis of visualization graphs etc. instead of using notes to speak. - Reduces waste of time
Nonverbal reaches the audience in a fact pace that the verbal message. - Complementary
Nonverbal and verbal communication mostly cue and complement each other. For example, we say No and same time we nod our head.
- The only way to translate
Having 6000+ languages makes us difficult to communicate with one other so we often use nonverbal skills to talk. For example, to show the direction. We use our hands for left or right.
In conclusion:
It is very important how we use the above signs or signals because not understanding the nonverbal communication can lead to negative, ignorant and offensive behavior. Such skills influence the way a message is interpreted, or decoded, by the receiver.
References:
References:
- Mary E. G., D. L. (n.d.). Business Communication: Process & Product (Fourth Brief Canadian ed.). Nelson Education Ltd.
- Advantages or functions or importance of non-verbal communication:. (n.d.). Retrieved 2014, from The Business Communication: http://thebusinesscommunication.com/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-non-verbal-communication/
Hi Navneet!
ReplyDeleteI really appreciate the way you have discussed about the importance of non-verbal communication skills. Non-verbal communication in today's scenario has become much more effective and is paid more attention. It can be more powerful than words. Sometimes a person just looses the connection with other people due to lack of non-verbal communication. Thus, the awareness regarding the importance of non-verbal skills has become important. You have done a great job in highlighting this importance!
Regards!
Firstly, we can say that non-verbal communication is important in expressing our emotions. Emotions such as happy, satisfied, confident, surprised, eager, tired, stressed, sad etc.
DeleteThese are almost all expressed through different body gestures and face. We are able to understand each other up on judging each other's expression.
For example if someone cries, it indicate that something has happened to him or her and others will be able to help it.
Non-verbal gestures are what our recipients see in the first place, even before a single word is heard. These figurative messages can be a visual sign of feeling, but our words convey a different message.
Using non-verbal cues help in expressing meaning, to navigate complicated state of affairs and build strong relationship for us at home or work.
Thus, expression of the face becomes basic mode of non-verbal communication among people.
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