4.4 Nonverbal Communication in Context

Attentiveness and confidence.

By allowing individuals to interpret and respond to each other's emotions and intentions without the need for verbal communication.

To gauge team members' stress levels.

Female team members tend to use more facial expressions and make more eye contact than their male counterparts.

Moving around the stage or closer to the audience members while speaking.

A form of communication that does not involve words, including gestures, facial expressions, and body language.

It conveys attentiveness, confidence, and respect.

They express emotions and can enhance or contradict verbal messages.

Open posture can signal confidence and openness, while closed posture may indicate defensiveness or discomfort.

It varies by culture and can indicate comfort levels and relationship closeness.