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    count: 1006 Using email as a channel of communication detracts from interpersonal communication because it removes key elements such as facial expressions‚ gestures and tone of voice. Facial expressions are essential when communicating as they show emotion‚ provide feedback and show the speaker that the listener is engaged. Likewise gestures help deliver the verbal message and express emotions. Additionally Paralinguistics directly affects the content of what is said. Non-verbal communication is

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    nonverbal behaviors‚ or cues‚ such as hand gestures‚ eye contact‚ style of dress‚ voice inflections. Many communication scholars are convinced that nonverbal messages account for much‚ if not most‚ of the meaning in our daily interaction with others. Whatever the context‚ familiar or new‚ understanding nonverbal cues can help you become a more effective communicator.  Basic Characteristics of Nonverbal Communication We use some nonverbal gestures spontaneously and without much thought‚ such

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    The focus of this research is to explore the non-verbal communication which is called kinesics concentrating on three factors which are eye contact‚ gesture and posture. These three factors are prevalent and relevant in regard to communication being define through different cultures‚ genders and age groups. In 1952‚ Ray Birdwhistell‚ anthropologist‚ conducted the first scientific study of body language. The study showed that 65% to 70% of all communication is based on non-verbal communication

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    Wikipedia stated that nonverbal communication represents two-thirds of all communication. Nonverbal communication can portray a message both verbally and with the correct body signals. Body signals comprise physical features‚ conscious and unconscious gestures and signals‚ and the mediation of personal space. The wrong message can be established if the body language conveyed does not match a verbal message. Nonverbal communication strengthens a first impression in common situations like attracting a partner

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    communication means exchanging of information and understanding the meaning of the message being relayed. People use speech and gestures in order to converse to other people. It becomes helpful if both people are using the same media or language in communicating. Normal people communicate by talking while mute‚ deaf‚ and dumb people use sign language and gestures. Gestures are a nonverbal form of language that uses hand movements with specific shapes made out of them. The development of the most

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    you are communicating verbally to someone. Folded arms and crossed legs are some of the signals conveyed by a body posture. Physical contact‚ like‚ shaking hands‚ pushing‚ patting and touching expresses the feeling of intimacy. Facial expressions‚ gestures and eye contact are all different ways of communication. Reading facial expressions can help you know a person better. Facial Expressions; when you interact with another person the face becomes a powerful vehicle for communication. Facial expressions

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    communication comes in. Nonverbal communication has been traced back to the beginning of time. Depending where you are from‚ a head or hand gesture may differ in meaning. Nonverbal communication is something that can be as simple as a logo written on an article of clothing‚ a hairstyle or facial expression. Most would first think about facial expressions and gestures to be nonverbal communication. Nonverbal communication has a large range of communication. The billboard that you drive by on the highway

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    References: Adler‚ R. (2011). Understanding Human Communication. 11th ed. New York‚ NY: Oxford University Press Archer‚ D. (1997). Unspoken Diversity: Cultural Differences in Gestures. Qualitative Sociology‚ 20(1)‚ 79-105. Argyle‚ M. (1988). Bodily Communication‚ 2nd ed. New York‚ NY: Methuen. Ekman‚ P. (1982). Emotion in the Human Face‚ 2nd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Mehrabian‚ A. Communication without words‚

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    Outline Para 1 Introduction: Speaking in first language and second language on international student create a lot of different. Thesis Statement: The difference of speaking in first language is mainly the problem on gesture‚ confidence and personality. Para 2 Topic Sentence: International student had a lost in confidence when they are speaking in English. Support 1:Students are afraid of making mistake when they are speaking English while they can speak fluently in their own language. Support

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    A-ok There are many symbols and gestures that are used through out the world that have a certain positive meaning in one place but have the total opposite negative meaning in another. It has been discovered that only a small percentage of our communication in the world is conveyed by words. Most other communication is shown by body language and our tone of voice. An example of this is the a-ok symbol‚ it is a common gesture that in the United States as well as many other countries means that’s

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