Type of non-verbal communication? Class 10 AI

Question

Type of non-verbal communication?

Topic	Communication Skills (Employability Skills)
Type	Long Answer Type
Class	10

Answer 1

The different types of Non-verbal Communication are:-

1. Facial Expressions:-

Meaning	Our expressions can show different feelings, such as Happiness, Sadness, Anger, Surprise, Fear, etc
Effective Usage	1. Smile when you meet someone. 2. Keep your face relaxed. 3. Match your expressions with your words. 4. Nod while listening.

2. Posture:-

Meaning	Postures show our confidence and feelings. For example, a straight body posture shows confidence while a slumped posture is a sign of weakness.
Effective Usage	1. Keep your shoulders straight and body relaxed. 2. Sit straight while resting your hands and feet in a relaxed position. 3. While standing, keep your hands by your sides.

3. Gesture and Body Language:-

Meaning	Gestures include body movements that express an idea or meaning. For example, raising a hand in class to ask a question and biting nails when nervous.
Effective Usage	1. Keep your hands open. 2. Avoid pointing your finger at people. 3. Tilt your head a bit to show that you are attentive.

4. Touch:-

Meaning	We communicate a great deal through touch. For example, a firm handshake to display confidence and a pat on the back to encourage someone.
Effective Usage	1. Shake hands firmly while meeting someone. 2. Avoid other touch gestures during formal communication.

5. Space:-

Meaning	Space is the physical distance between two people. The space between two persons while communicating generally depends on the intimacy or closeness between them.
Effective Usage	1. Maintain proper space depending on the relationship, which could be formal or informal, or the closeness with the person with whom you are talking.

6. Eye contact:-

Meaning	The way we look at someone can communicate a lot. Eye contact shows that we are paying attention to the person as opposed to looking away, which can make the other person feel ignored.
Effective Usage	1. Look directly at the person who is speaking. 2. Avoid staring; keep a relaxed look. 3. Maintain eye contact with intermittent breaks.

7. Paralanguage:-

Meaning	How we speak affects our communication and includes the tone, speed, and volume of our voice. For example, talking fast may show happiness, excitement, or nervousness while speaking slowly may show seriousness or sadness.
Effective Usage	1. Use a suitable tone and volume 2. Maintain a moderate speed while talking.

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