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    quack-quack. In other words‚ the first human words were a type of index‚ a sign whose form is naturally connected with its meaning in time and space. 4- The Ta-Ta theory: It states that that speech came from the use of tongue and mouth gestures to mimic manual gestures. For

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    and only seven percent are actual words that are spoken. (Wallace‚ H.‚ & Robertson‚ C.‚ 2009). Although the method of nonverbal communication is not an exact science‚ it is still important to understand what body language‚ facial expressions‚ hand gestures‚ and personal distance are conveying; this breakdown of interpretation is also known as soft skills. As criminal justice professionals

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    Speech Analysis Worksheet Content Purpose: The purpose was to let America know that they was attacked on December 7th‚ 1941. Speaker’s background knowledge: The speaker’s background knowledge was he knew more than he told people in his speech. People think that he provoked Japan into bombing Pearl Harbor. Influences (traditional‚ cultural‚ historical): Historical. Listener’s background knowledge: The listener’s background knowledge was probably limited. They probably didn’t know much

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    and want to discern the true feeling of the S.C.W. In seeking information about their situation‚ the service user pays close attention‚ not only to the information being given but also the manner in which the information is communicated. A subtle gesture‚ a change in vocal tone‚ or too little or too much eye contact may result in a very different interpretation of a message by a service user. And‚ as such‚ often it is not what a S.C.W says but the manner in which it is said that leads to a service

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    the message involves emphasizing a message through volume and hugging to reaffirm the message. Regulating the conversation involves the knowledge of understanding when and when not to talk. Establishing the nature of the relationship includes the gestures of smiling and nodding‚ and telling someone directly how something is going. Lastly‚ nonverbal behavior reflects cultural values. Artifacts are certain indicators that represent self-concept. Artifacts may include jewelry‚ tattoos‚ material items

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    Canada Business Etiquette Appearance [pic]Plan for a very cold climate‚ especially during their winter. [pic]  Men should wear a dark conservative business suit with tie‚ especially in cities. Build a wardrobe based on classic lines (selecting suits with a traditional lapel width‚ and ties staying within a traditional width range). Conservative colors of navy and gray‚ and shirts in white and light blue. [pic]  Women should wear a conservative business suit or dress‚ especially in cities

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    verbal methods of communication There are eight main methods of non verbal communication. Generally we are very familiar with the idea of ’body language ’. But this is a general term which covers different types of non verbal communication such as Gesture‚ Posture and Eye-Gaze. 1. Eye gaze Eye contact can indicate interest‚ attention‚ and involvement. Gaze includes the actions of looking while talking‚ maintaining eye contact while listening‚ patterns of fixation‚ pupil dilation and blink rate

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    Writing Assignment One--Do primates posses culture? I think that if culture is defined as learned behavior‚ than it is reasonable to say that primates posses a form of culture. Primates have been observed making tools to aid in collecting food and developing communication system‚ both of which are learned behaviors. It is common in monkeys‚ apes and humans that behavior and social organization aren’t necessarily programmed into the genes. There have been several cases where an entire troop has

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    of emotion through posture‚ movement‚ gestures‚ facial expression‚ and voice. Selected Answer: elocution 6) Which of the following is the most important element of the public speaking process‚ according to your text? Selected Answer: audience 7) An example of how the nonverbal communication of public speakers is more formal than nonverbal behavior in ordinary conversation is that people engaged in ordinary conversation Selected Answer: gesture spontaneously 8) Fred and Sally are

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    fear are universal to all humans and can be understood in almost any culture or context. It should also be noted that for the past few decades there has been an erosion of cultural differences worldwide in body language and the meaning of certain gestures and it could be stated that we are all becoming more American. In The Definitive Book of Body Language Allan Pease stated: “Due to the wide distribution of American television and movies‚ the younger generations of all cultures are developing

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