Nonverbal Communication__

							Nonverbal Communication!!

  How we communicate without
         using words.

       Communicate without words?????!!!!!
People communicate in many ways
   other than just talking…….
   Tone of voice
   Facial Expressions
   Voice volume
   Gestures
                      Tone of Voice
 Sometimes the tone of your voice says more than your words!
 You can say the same word, but if your tone of voice is different it will
  change the meaning of the word!
 For example: “what”
               question
               angry
               defensive
 Your turn: “nice”
               sarcastic
               sincere
               angry
             Tone of Voice
 When you use the appropriate tone of voice:
    1.people are more likely to listen
    2.you may avoid trouble
    3.it increases your chances of getting
           what you want
    4.you will have a more positive reputation
           with your peers
           Facial Expressions
 Feelings and emotions can be expressed just by
  changing the way your face looks.
 Its important to pay attention to the facial
  expressions of others to gain information. If
  someone looks at their watch and at the door
  while you are discussing the Wii, they might be
  getting bored!
 You also need to be aware of how your face looks.
  If you need help from a teacher don’t have an
  angry look on your face.
          Facial Expressions
 When you use appropriate facial
  expressions:
     1.you may avoid getting in trouble
     2.you make a good impression
     3.you show respect
           Voice Volume
 How loud you talk and communicate
  will vary depending on the situation.
 It will also vary depending on who you
  are with.
 You may need to adjust your volume
  if its not appropriate.
                              Volume




           Loud                Medium                      Quiet




                        Answering a                             Working with a
Sporting                                           A private
 Event        Outside   Question in   At lunch   conversation
                                                                Partner on a
                           class                                Group project
           Voice Volume

 When you use appropriate volume:
    1.others can hear you
    2.people won’t get annoyed because
         you are too loud
    3.you will be courteous
                        Gestures
 Gestures include any kind of body
  movement-eyes, hands, arms, whole body.
 You can communicate many messages
  through gestures!
For example:
Wave =       Hello
Rolling your eyes = Yah right!
Pointing = Look at that!
Holding your nose = Something Stinks!
Turning around = Go Away!
              Gestures
 When you use appropriate gestures:
    1.you may make a good impression
    2.you may avoid trouble