Types of Nonverbal Communication:
What Are They?
What types of nonverbal communication have you used today? Did you know that we communicate in ways we are not conscious of? What body language in communication do you utilize? Some experts feel a considerable portion of communication is nonverbal. The various forms of non verbal communication speak volumes about our thoughts, feelings, longings, resolves and desires. This communication reveals details of who we are and is a part of how we relate to others. Often we will use this form of communication and not be aware that we are. Many expressions are overt and very visible. Others are covert. These movements are so subtle that unless trained to observe them, or for some who are naturals and highly in tune to them, most people will only recognize them subconsciously, if at all. These are called micro expressions. Here are the types and a brief description. Facial Expression Facial expressions comprise much of our nonverbal communication. We have 80 facial muscles with which we can create over 7,000 facial expressions. Occulesics Eye Behavior Our eyes communicate in ways other than facial expressions. Appearance - Artifacts A police uniform, a soldier uniform, a suit all provide nonverbal communication. The same is true of the wardrobe of someone who is homeless and unkempt. Color and appearance also play a part in this form of communication. Physical Attractiveness Body type, although disproved as predicting personality, is a basis for many stereotypes. Kinesics -Body Movements Kinesics is the study of the relationship between nonlinguistic body motions (as blushes, shrugs, or eye movement) and communication. Body Language and Posture Body language and posture can convey information. Paralinguistic Paralinguistics is the study of vocal communication, separate from actual language. These are the vocal cues that make up the second pillar of great public speaking, the manner in which we say words. Proxemics Has anyone ever been in your space? Did you communicate this without words? Vertical Distance Vertical distance can communicate dominance and subordination. Haptics Haptics, the study of nonverbal communication through touch is well known in health care. Olfactics - Even smells communicate. Chronomics - Chronomics is the study of nonverbal communication of time. It is important to be aware of the various types of nonverbal communication. Effective public speaking and especially productive persuasive public speaking is impacted by the various types of the nonverbal communications we use.
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