1). Return to the eight principles of nonverbal communication. Pick two principles, and provide new examples of how they operate in a group or team.
1. Our nonverbal communication effects the quality of our relationships.
This principle explains how nonverbal communication shows how we feel about certain relationships and the quality it has amongst one another. The text explains that nonverbal communication shows how we feel about another individual or group of people. When we decide to sit with someone during any kind of meeting, outing or event, it usually means we like this person and are attracted to the relationship we have for one another. If you think about your past experiences with nonverbal communication, you may remember that whenever you walk into a room, you automatically look around to find your friends or any familiar face so that you can sit with them. Why do you do that? Because you like the person, or because you have a feel of security and comfortability around that person. However, in the opposite effect, someone who isn't comfortable with you or just have a dislike towards that individual may get up and leave. These sorts of non verbal behaviors are very easy to catch and allows the other person to give off information without saying a single word. Thus, this sort of nonverbal communication can greatly effect the quality of any relationships- both positively and negatively.
2. Our nonverbal communication is likely to be believed more than our verbal communication.
Nonverbal communication is said to be more believed than verbal communication. Simply put, nonverbal communication is sometimes a more stronger type of communication even though there are no words or conversations involved. Sometimes, physical actions can have more meaning rather than through texts or verbal words. To understand this concept, we must realize that not all communication is done with words, rather, it is done by movement, body language and physical motions. An example of the importance of nonverbal communication is when you're interacting in group work. To show the rest of the members that you indeed care and share the same goals, you must interact by participating physically. This demonstrates the importance you feel towards the group. The more nonverbal actions you give towards a group, the more important you are making the group feel-making the group's process more productive. The more you neglect the group by not being there, it just shows that you aren't interested in the group which might give out the feeling that you don't like them. I believe that nonverbal communication is indeed more believable and stronger in many cases when it comes to relationships with one another.
Hi Hope,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your post. I like the two principles you picked to discuss. I think it is very true that our nonverbal communication affects the quality of our relationships with others. Just like our verbal communication can affect the quality of our relationships, nonverbal communication can do just the same. It is important to remember to be mindful of what you are saying, either aloud or nonverbally, because it could offend someone and ruin your relationship with that person. The second principle you talked about is also really important because it links back to "actions speak louder than words". In most cases, I would say this is true. If someone tells you one thing, but then continuously acts in the opposite manner, it is very apparent what the person meant to tell you. Words can lead to lies, but actions only show the truth. Nice job on your post this week!
- Raya
Hello Hope, I thought you did a great job responding this week. You discussed how “nonverbal communication effects the quality of our relationships.” Our nonverbal communication can demonstrate how we feel towards another person. You gave an example of sitting next to someone during a meeting. I can relate to this because at meetings that are held at work, I sit closer to people I have good relationships with. I am comfortable enough to sit right next to them. But if I am sitting next to someone I don’t know very well or who I dislike, I try to sit as distant from them as possible.
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