We
can indicate the speaker that we are listening to him with nonverbal
communication by nodding our heads, making eye contact, sitting in an attentive
manner, which send the message that we are interested in his speech. We can prove this in any on campus class
wherein students convey nonverbally how interested they are in the lecture. Students who keep checking mails, write on
Facebook, read news, or indulge in continuous texting make it obvious that they
are least interested in the class. While
students who are interested in the lecture engage in eye contact with the
teacher, give response by nodding their heads, raise hand for participation, and
respond to the teacher’s remark, humor, or comments. Fidgeting, frowning, yawning, looking at the
watches, reading notes, talking to neighbors, opening and closing bags not only
show restlessness, but also distract others and give opposite message to others
about their intention and interests.
Hey!
ReplyDeleteI like your post about nonverbal communication. I use it all the time because it generally gets the point across. It shows attentiveness and an understanding of what the other person is saying. I think nonverbal communication is a form of communication that most people don't even realize they are participating in. I know that before I was a communications major, nonverbal communication was something I never thought twice about, and I definitely didn't realize how often I participated in it. It is difficult to master, even though we do it all the time. I definitely have different nonverbal cues and signals that correlate to what friend group I am with at that particular time. Sometimes the same signal can mean two completely opposite things.
- Raya