Non - Verbal Communication: P Sivakumar
Non - Verbal Communication: P Sivakumar
Non - Verbal Communication: P Sivakumar
P Sivakumar
Meaning
It is a message that is not written or
spoken
It may accompany a verbal message
It is more spontaneous
A study has shown verbal
communicates 7% of the meaning &
non- verbal communicates 93% of it.
Six Most Common Types
Body movement
Physical appearance
Voice qualities
Time
Touch
Space & territory
Body Movement
Facial expression
Eye contact
Gesture – hand & upper body
movement
Body stance- posture , placement arms
& legs
Physical appearance
To make a good impression
Clothing
Jewelry
Furniture
Automobile
The above provide information about
your value, taste, heritage, status etc
Voice Qualities
Volume, speed, pitch, tone & accent
carry both intentional and unintentional
messages
Exercise
You were late
(answer : who was late)
You were late
(response to other person’s denial)
You were late
(Emphasizes how late the person was)
Time
The meaning we attach to time
depends on our culture, our status, and
the specific situations
Superior & sub ordinate
Leader & followers
Time is also situation specific
Touch
It is important form of business, it is
one that most people do not know how
to use appropriately
Hand shake is a friendly sign
The person who never touch
The person who touches frequently
Space and Territory
Intimate zone (18 inches)
Personal zone ( 18 inches to 4 feet)
Social zone ( 4 feet to 12 feet)
Public zone (from 12 feet to)