Nonverbal communication

Jewelry, hairstyles, cosmetics, cars, watches, shoes, hats, tattoos, body piercings are all examples of?

• Status

• Artifacts

• Clothing

Instead of saying “I am angry at you”, Linda scowls at Ben when he says he has to cancel their date. This is an example of?

• Substituting

• Emphasizing

• Contradicting

True or False:

Personal distance ranges from 4 – 12 feet; usually in business situations.

• False

• True

Mick banged the table, pointed to Ron’s face and tell him in a loud voice, “This is all YOUR fault!”. This is an example of?

• Substituting

• Emphasizing

• Contradicting

This occurs when your nonverbal and verbal messages do not match:

• Substituting

• Emphasizing

• Contradicting

Tom has a hearing problem. Because of this, he often moves closer to people when they are having a conversation with him. Many people find him weird. Tom’s use of _______ gives him a negative impression.

• Status

• Time

• Space / distance

• clothing

In many counties like Japan and Korea, ________ are often perceived negatively. Some people are not allowed to enter business establishments when they have these on their body.

Jack is always late for class because he helps his parents at their shop before come to the university. Because he does not disclose this to others, many of his classmates perceive him as irresponsible. Which nonverbal code cause this misperception?

• Status

• His use of time

• Space / distance

• clothing

Matt often wears formal suits to work. Because of this, his colleagues often perceive him as reliable and hardworking. However, in reality, he is lazy and disorganised. Which nonverbal code causes this misperception? _______________________

• Status

• His use of time

• Space / distance

• clothing