OVERVIEW
In this topic, we will learn about another type of communication called nonverbal communication. We will briefly discuss its meanings, importance, and different types of non-verbal communication. Let us start with the meaning of non-verbal communication.
MEANING OF NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION
Nonverbal communication refers to conveying a message from one person to another through spoken word. It can be expressed by various methods which include facial expressions, gestures, body language, etc. Now let us discuss its importance and other types of non-verbal communication.
IMPORTANCE OF NON VERBAL COMMUNICATION
Nonverbal communication plays a crucial role in conveying one’s thoughts, ideas, and emotions beyond the use of words. It enhances communication more than verbal communication. There are some key points through which we can describe its importance in brief.
- This communication gives clues to understand the complement that has been asked by an individual with more clarity.
- Emotions can easily expressed through nonverbal communication which helps others to understand through gestures.
- It provides building relationships between persons through some signals that make trust between them.
- It helps to regulate conversation and through their gesture and expression, one can understand agreement and disagreement.
TYPES OF NON VERBAL COMMUNICATION
Now, let us discuss different types of non-verbal communication in brief.
- PARALANGUAGE
This kind of nonverbal communication can deliver their speech by tone, pitch, volume, etc. All these can change the meaning of words conveyed by others and easily show the attitude of the speaker.
- BODY LANGUAGE
It includes all kinds of nonverbal communication which can be communicated by the gesture of body, body movement, etc. It can help to understand because through this type the true feelings will be revealed. It makes it a powerful tool for communication.
- PROXIMITY
It is the study of a person’s personal space through which it can be known what is the physical distance between the people which affects communication. It helps to understand the social norms of different cultures and comfort levels.
- HAPTICS
Haptics refers to the way of nonverbal communication which can be done through touch. This touch conveys their support and other emotions, which play an important role in performing personal relationships.
- OCULESICS
This kind is the study of eye contact. With the help of eye contact, a person can easily understand other’s feelings, honesty, and aggression.
CONCLUSION
So, here in this topic, we have learned about the importance of non-verbal communication which encompasses very distinct behaviors and signals through which effective communication can be made. Even though this type of communication also enhances personal communication and also builds better understanding and personal relationships.
