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Nonverbal Communication
Why Study Nonverbal Communication?
  1. Nonverbal Communication and Our Model of Communication
  2. Nonverbal Communication as a Transaction
Functions of Nonverbal Communication
Characteristics of Nonverbal Communication
  1. Nonverbal Communication Is Culturally Determined
  2. Nonverbal Messages May Conflict with Verbal Messages
  3. Nonverbal Messages Are Largely Unconscious
  4. Nonverbal Communication Shows Your Feelings and Attitudes
Types of Nonverbal Communication
  1. Paralanguage
  2. Body Movement
  3. Eye Messages
  4. Attractiveness
  5. Clothing
  6. Body Adornment
Space and Distance
  1. Space/Distance in Relationships
  2. Touch
  3. Time
Improving Your Nonverbal Communication
  1. How Do People React to You?
  2. What Can Videotapes Show You about Your Nonverbal Communication?
  3. Is Your Nonverbal Communication Appropriate to the Role You Are Playing?
  4. How Do You Use Your Space?
  5. How Do You Use Time?
Chapter Review
Questions to Review
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