Four Non Verbalcues

According to experts a substantial portion of our communication is nonverbal. Every day, we respond to thousands of nonverbal cues and behaviours including postures, facial expressions, eye gaze, gestures, and tone of voice. Burgon, Buller and Woodall [1996], define nonverbal behaviour as typically sent with intent, are used with regularity among members of the social community, are typically interpreted as intentional, and have consensually recognised interpretations. From our handshakes to our hairstyles, nonverbal details reveal who we are and impact how we relate to other people. Scientific research on nonverbal communication and behaviour began with the 1872 publication of Charles Darwin’, The Expression of The Emotion in Animals and Man. Since that time there has been an abundance of research on the types, effects, and expressions of unspoken behaviour and communication. While this signals are often subtle that we are not consciously aware of them, research has identified several different types of nonverbal communication, chief among them being haptics [touch], body language, facial expressions, posture, proxemics, appearance and dressing, and paralanguage just but to mention a few. The essay below will serve the purpose of briefly elaborating on just four of the nonverbal communication skills, which are, haptics, proxemics, appearance and paralanguage.
Haptics, is a nonverbal element in communication that involves touch, in both animals and man, and it is vital in conveying physical intimacy in interpersonal relationships. Touch is important or vital to our development and health, according to, Dolin and Booth Butterfield [1993]. We use touch to share feelings and relational meanings and those who do not have positive touch in their lives are less healthy both mentally and physical than those who experience positive touch. Hugs, kisses, handshakes and aggressive play demonstrate relational meanings and indicate relational closeness. Generally girls and