Communication

What are the two types of communication?

• Verbal and Nonverbal

• Eye Contact and Gestures

• Talking and Signaling

What are some common gestures?

• Okay signal

• Pointing

• Saying "No"

Why is it important to know that signals may have multiple meanings?

• It isn't important to know that

• They don't have multiple meanings, facial expressions do

• We don’t want to accidentally insult others, especially guests that may be traveling from other countries

What is verbal communication?

• Using your body to express yourself

• Using sounds and words to express yourself

• Using your hands to express yourself

What is nonverbal communication?

• The unspoken communication that goes on in every face-to-face encounter with another human being

• The spoken communication that goes on in every face-to-face encounter with another human being

• Communicate with others through another person

Where do misunderstandings in communication come from?

• People don’t realize the nonverbal communication they are giving off and signals can easily become crossed

• People don't realize what they are saying to others and words can easily become jumbled.

• People don't realize that they are being mean to others

How can we avoid miscommunication?

• Know the different styles of speaking

• Know the different types of nonverbal communication

• Talk using only gestures

What are facial expressions?

• Using your hands to express yourself - like the peace sign, okay signal, or pointing

• Using your body to express yourself - like slouching, having good posture, or shrugging

• Using your face to express yourself - like pouting, smiling, or raising your eyebrows

What are body movements or posture?

• Using your face to express yourself - like pouting, smiling, or raising your eyebrows

• Using your body to express yourself - like slouching, having good posture, or shrugging

• Using your hands to express yourself - like the peace sign, okay signal, or pointing

What are gestures?

• Using your hands to express yourself - like the peace sign, okay signal, or pointing

• Using your face to express yourself - like pouting, smiling, or raising your eyebrows

• Using your body to express yourself - like slouching, having good posture, or shrugging