The student will be able to…1. State what % of all communication is

nonverbal.2. List the classifications of nonverbal

communication.3. Define the 5 categories of Kinesics.4. Understand the social categories of

Proxemics.5. Explain the 4 categories of Voice.

All of the elements of communication other than words.Body languageAppearanceSound of the voice (paralanguage)Environment

93%55% through facial

expression, posture, gesture.

38% through tone of voice.

Complement Verbal CommunicationEmphasize Verbal CommunicationReplace Verbal CommunicationContradict Verbal Communication

KinesicsProxemicsHaptics

Body Language

Kinesics refers to posture, movements of the body, gestures, and how the body is used in a given context. What are the 5 categories?1. Facial Expressions

Mad, sad, nervous, bored, etc.2. Gestures

Thumbs up, “Hook ‘em Horns”, (middle finger), etc.

3. Body Language and PostureSlouched, leaning forward, open

arms, crossed arms, etc.4. Eye Contact

Eyes rolled, wide eyed, rapid blinking, intimate gaze, etc.

5. AppearanceWell-dressed, “Fads”, unclean,

etc.

How people use the space around them.Intimate distance:

No space to 1.5’Personal distance:

1.5’ to 4’Social distance:

4’ to 12’Public distance:

12’ to 25’

Communicating through touch.

Examples?Illustration of

effects:Harry Harlow

Appearance

Paralanguage is the use of voice variation and extraneous sounds to communicate.

Pitch, rate, volume, and quality make up the tone of your voice.

The use of pause can create suspense, emphasize words, etc.

The use of extraneous sounds such as “um” and “uh” fill space in a sentence.

Tone:A particular quality, way of sounding,

modulation, or intonation of the voice as expressive of some meaning, feeling, spirit, etc.

 Pitch:The degree of height or depth of a

tone or of sound. Inflection:

Modulation of the voice; change in pitch or tone of voice.

Volume:The degree of sound intensity or

audibility.

1. What % of all communication is nonverbal?2. What are the classifications of nonverbal

communication?3. What are the 5 categories of Kinesics?4. What are the social categories of Proxemics?5. What are the 4 categories of Voice?

…and now, an activity.