nonverbal

(adjective)

Of communication: a form other than written or spoken words, like gestures, facial expressions, or body language.

Related Terms

  • body language

(adjective)

Not using words; of communication such as gestures, facial expressions, and body language.

Related Terms

  • body language

(adjective)

A form other than written or spoken words, like gestures, facial expressions, or body language.

Related Terms

  • body language

Examples of nonverbal in the following topics:

  • Nonverbal Communication

    • Nonverbal elements supplement the use of words to convey meaning during communication.
    • Nonverbal communication refers to meaning conveyed in the absence of words.
    • There are two types of nonverbal communication—voluntary and involuntary.
    • Voluntary nonverbal communication refers to intentional movements, gestures, and poses.
    • Involuntary nonverbal communication can betray one's true beliefs, feelings, or motives.
  • Learning to Communicate Nonverbally

    • Nonverbal communication is the process of conveying meaning through sending and receiving wordless cues.
    • Nonverbal communication can enhance a spoken message through body signals.
    • Nonverbal communication represents two-thirds of all communication.
    • These nonverbal behaviors can indicate feelings and attitudes toward another person.
    • Clothing is one of the most common forms of nonverbal communication.
  • Nonverbal Communication

    • One example of nonverbal communication is the role of height in elections.
    • Ironically, nonverbal communication can also be found in speech.
    • Paralanguage is a good example of nonverbal communication that is not visual.
    • These nonverbal behaviors can indicate a person's feelings and attitudes.
    • One can tell that this couple is in love through nonverbal exchange.
  • The Responding Stage

    • The responding stage is when the listener provides verbal and/or nonverbal reactions to what she hears.
    • The responding stage is the stage of the listening process wherein the listener provides verbal and/or nonverbal reactions based on short- or long-term memory.
    • Nonverbal responses like nodding or eye contact allow the listener to communicate her level of interest without interrupting the speaker, thereby preserving the speaker/listener roles.
    • Oftentimes, the speaker looks for verbal and nonverbal responses from the listener to determine if and how her message is being understood and/or considered.
    • There are many ways, both verbal and nonverbal, to respond to what you hear.
  • Types of Communication: Verbal, Written, and Nonverbal

  • Applied Body Language

    • Indeed, social scientists are interested in body language precisely because of what it conveys about social interactions and the relationship between nonverbal interlocutors.
    • Research has suggested that between 60 and 70 percent of all meaning is derived from nonverbal behavior, making body language a crucial part of social interaction.
  • The Symbolic Interactionist Perspective

    • According to the theory, an individual's verbal and nonverbal responses are constructed in expectation of how the initial speaker will react.
  • The Receiving Stage

    • Listening is an active process that constructs meaning from both verbal and nonverbal messages.
  • Quality of Written and Oral Expression

    • In addition to word use, communicators can employ visual and nonverbal elements to convey meaning.
  • Eye Contact

    • In humans, eye contact is a form of nonverbal communication and has a large influence on social behavior.
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