Short Answer Questions-11
1. Explain different forms of non-verbal communication.
Answers
Answer:
The many different types of nonverbal communication or body language include: Facial expressions. ... The facial expressions for happiness, sadness, anger, surprise, fear, and disgust are the same across cultures. Body movement and posture.
Explanation:
Non-verbal communication occurs without using any oral or written word.
1) Eye contact
Eye contact, an important channel of interpersonal communication, helps regulate the flow of communication. And it signals interest in others.
2) facial expressions
The face is an important communicator. It is commonly said that the face is the index of the mind.
It expresses the type of emotions or feelings such as joy, love, interest, sorrow, anger, annoyance, confusion, enthusiasm, fear, hatred surprise, and uncertainty.
3) Gestures
If you fail to gesture while speaking, you may be perceived as boring, stiff and un-animated.
A lively and animated teaching style captures students’ attention, makes the material more interesting, facilitates learning and provides a bit of entertainment.
4) Posture and body orientation
You communicate numerous messages by the way you walk, talk, stand and sit.
Standing erect, but not rigid, and leaning slightly forward communicates to students that you are approachable, receptive and friendly.
5) Body Language
Body language is another widely recognized form of non-verbal communication. Body movements can convey meanings and messages. Body language may take two forms of unconscious movements and consciously controlled movements.