10.3.1 Types of Non-Verbal Communication

• What is the definition of non-verbal communication?

  Conveying messages without words
• Facial expressions communicate emotions through face movements
• Standing tall to show confidence is an example of body language
• What is the purpose of gestures in non-verbal communication?

  Emphasize or clarify speech
• Touch can convey warmth or dominance through physical contact
• What does proxemics refer to in non-verbal communication?

  Use of space
• Facial expressions such as a smile instantly convey happiness
• What emotions can facial expressions convey?

  Emotions without words
• Smiling is a facial expression that conveys happiness
• A frown typically shows sadness or disapproval
• Match the facial expression with the corresponding emotion:

  Smiling ↔️ Happiness

  Frowning ↔️ Sadness

  Raising eyebrows ↔️ Surprise

  Clenched jaw ↔️ Anger
• What are the main types of non-verbal communication?

  Facial expressions, body language, gestures, touch, proxemics
• Order the types of non-verbal communication from most to least immediate in conveying emotions:

  1️⃣ Facial expressions

  2️⃣ Gestures

  3️⃣ Proxemics
• Standing tall is an example of body language that shows confidence
• Smiling is a facial expression used to communicate happiness
• How does proxemics affect social interactions?

  Indicates relationship closeness
• Facial expressions like a smile instantly convey emotions
• Facial expressions are believed to be universal
• What is the purpose of body language in non-verbal communication?

  Reveals attitudes and emotions
• Emblems are gestures with direct verbal translations
• What is the role of illustrators in non-verbal communication?

  Enhance and clarify meaning
• Regulators are gestures used to control the flow of a conversation
• What are adaptors in gesture types used for?

  Serve personal needs
• What does eye contact signal during a conversation?

  Engagement or discomfort
• $\text{Gestures}$ are movements of the hands or body used to enhance or clarify spoken language
• Emblems are gestures with direct verbal translations.
• What is an example of an illustrator gesture?

  Showing size with hands
• $\text{Affect displays}$ are gestures used to express emotions
• Regulators are gestures that control the flow of conversation.
• What is the purpose of adaptors in gestures?

  Serve personal needs
• Order the types of gestures based on their primary function.

  1️⃣ Emblems

  2️⃣ Illustrators

  3️⃣ Affect Displays

  4️⃣ Regulators

  5️⃣ Adaptors
• Posture is a key aspect of body language that conveys attitudes and emotions.
• What does standing tall often signal in posture?

  Confidence or assertiveness
• Slouching in posture may indicate a lack of confidence or disinterest
• Leaning forward during a conversation suggests interest or engagement.
• What does crossing arms typically indicate in posture?

  Defensiveness or closure
• Non-verbal communication uses gestures, touch, and proxemics to convey messages without words.
• Facial expressions such as a smile or frown instantly convey emotions
• What emotion does a smile typically convey in facial expressions?

  Happiness
• Frowning in facial expressions often indicates sadness or displeasure.