Nonverbal Communication Adler Towne say that nonverbal communication

Nonverbal Communication Adler & Towne say that nonverbal communication involves messages without words. So, this lesson becomes a continuation of the last chapter in that they both focus on the message part of the model. Whole worlds of meaning can be created without words, just think of silent films. Ex. The Husband of Irma Ex. The Gambler Some say that there are three message codes: -the verbal code=7% of message meaning -the body language code=55% of message meaning -the paralanguage code=38% of message meaning What do you think? Ex. Yellow Stonie, my pup

Hall and the Silent Language Anthropology and the study of nonverbal comm. Hall’s three kinds of nonverbal: -Technical -Formal -Informal Hall’s Iceberg: Above waterline: Technical Nonverbal Waterline: Formal Nonverbal Below waterline: Informal Nonverbal

Some Illustrations Technical—Laws Formal—Ms Manners Informal--Distance

Characteristics of Nonverbal (NV) A Review of Adler and Towne, but of course with Dan’s twist on things: • NV exits • NV has value • Cultural-Bound • Primarily Relational • Ambiguous

Differences Between V &NV • Single vs. Multiple Channels • Discrete vs. Ambiguous • Verbal vs. Nonverbal Impact • Deliberate vs. Unconscious

Types of Nonverbal (NV) Eye Contact -participate or not -flow of control -interest Body Movements -me and officers Clothing Distance -intimate distance--18” or closer -personal distance--3’? -Social distance--3’ or more -public distance--12’ Physical Environment -Vegas -Denver Time -German home

Some Concluding Thoughts/Questions Concerning Nonverbal Communication Do you think we can write a grammar of NV? Do you think that we really gather the vast portion of the meaning of a message from the NV aspects? Any exceptions? Do you think there any universal nonverbal symbols?