COMM 335 1st Edition Lecture 17 Outline of Last Lecture I Communication Strategies a Assimilation b Accommodation c Separation d Labels Outline of Current Lecture I Verbal and nonverbal communication II Nonverbal codes III Nonverbal communication Current Lecture I Verbal and nonverbal communication a Both are symbolic communicate meaning and are patterned b Different nonverbal languages in different societies c Some differences between verbal and nonverbal have implications for intercultural interaction d Nonverbal communication i Rules vary by culture ii Includes more than gestures iii Mostly subconscious These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor s lecture GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes not as a substitute II Some nonverbal behaviors are cultural and others are idiosyncratic III Nonverbal codes a Facial expression b Personal space c Eye contact d Use of time e Conversational silence IV Nonverbal communication a Nonverbal operates at subconscious level Consequently harder to figure why misunderstanding happen b Mostly learned through socialization c Can contradict reinforce or substitute verbal behaviors d Perceived limited control over nonverbal therefore seen as the real message
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