Nonverbal Communication

Nonverbal communication is defined as the process of using messages other than words to create meaning with others.

• True

• False

What is included in nonverbal communication?

• Only vocalized cues

• Only nonvocalised cues

• non-vocalized as well as non-word vocalized cues

• vocalized words

At a business meeting, Maria wears traditional cultural jewelry. Her colleague mistakes it for casual attire, thinking she's unprofessional and unaware that the jewelry signifies respect and status in her culture. What leads to this misunderstanding?

• Clothing & Artifacts

• Space

• Touch

• Bodily Movements

At a party, Emma's neutral expression is misread as disinterest. Her friend thinks Emma is bored or upset, not realizing she's just naturally reserved, leading to an awkward conversation. This problem is caused by ...

• Space

• Facial Expression

• Context

• Artifacts

In a meeting, Mark sits too close to his new colleague, Sarah. She feels uncomfortable and believes he is being overly familiar, while Mark thinks he's just being friendly and approachable. The inaccurate perception is due to inappropriate use of ...

• Time

• Touch

• Space

• Vocal cues

During a conference call, Lisa's rapid speech and loud tone are perceived as aggressive by her team. In reality, she's just enthusiastic and passionate about the project, not angry or pushy. Which nonverbal cues leads to this outcome?

• Bodily Movements

• Paralinguistic Features

• Clothing and Artifacts

• Facial Expression