Verbal & Nonverbal Communication

Which does NOT describe nonverbal communication?

• verbal/spoken language and non-oral messages

• messages expressed by non-linguistic means

• can be vocal and non-vocal

• process of using wordless messages to generate meaning

Which OBVIOUS nonverbal code is the woman using to emphasize her communication?

• Space

• Time

• Vocal Cues

• Bodily Movement

If we speak to the elderly, we should speak _________ so they can hear us.

• with a lower volume

• faster

• louder

• with a high pitch

Clothing and artefacts communicates all of the answers below except for ...

• social status

• cultural background

• language

• profession

• age

The picture of the two men fist bumping is a form of ...

• facial expression

• body posture

• gesture

• use of time

• pitch

Vocal cues involve all of the following EXCEPT for ...

• pitch

• silence

• volume

• language

• rate

Your _________ does not really provide information on how you feel. Choose the best answer below.

• posture

• facial expression

• vocal cues

• clothing

You can guess this man's job by his ...

• use of time

• facial expression

• use of space

• clothing & artefacts

One solution to solve a communication issue due to misinterpretation of nonverbal communication is being sensitive to the physical setting, occasion, and situation . This means that you are being ...

• sensitive to the audience

• sensitive to the context

• sensitive to the feedback

• sensitive to yourself

Which of the following is a good example of nonverbal communication?

• You shake your hands as a form of greeting in Japan.

• At a party, you stand 1 inch from the speaker.

• You wear sleeveless red blouse to a job interview.

• You look at your friend while she is sharing her problems.