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    This document outlines 8 types of nonverbal communication: 1. Facial expressions such as smiles, frowns, and displays of emotions. 2. Gestures including waving, pointing, and hand signals. 3. Paralinguistics like tone of voice, loudness, pitch and inflection. 4. Body language and posture including things like crossed arms, sitting positions, and eye rolling. 5. Proxemics involving social norms and personal space distances in interactions. 6. Eye gaze like direct looks, breaking contact, and blinking patterns. 7. Haptics or touch signals like hugs, handshakes, and pats on the

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    This document outlines 8 types of nonverbal communication: 1. Facial expressions such as smiles, frowns, and displays of emotions. 2. Gestures including waving, pointing, and hand signals. 3. Paralinguistics like tone of voice, loudness, pitch and inflection. 4. Body language and posture including things like crossed arms, sitting positions, and eye rolling. 5. Proxemics involving social norms and personal space distances in interactions. 6. Eye gaze like direct looks, breaking contact, and blinking patterns. 7. Haptics or touch signals like hugs, handshakes, and pats on the

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    Nonverbal Communication

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    This document outlines 8 types of nonverbal communication: 1. Facial expressions such as smiles, frowns, and displays of emotions. 2. Gestures including waving, pointing, and hand signals. 3. Paralinguistics like tone of voice, loudness, pitch and inflection. 4. Body language and posture including things like crossed arms, sitting positions, and eye rolling. 5. Proxemics involving social norms and personal space distances in interactions. 6. Eye gaze like direct looks, breaking contact, and blinking patterns. 7. Haptics or touch signals like hugs, handshakes, and pats on the

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    8 Types of Nonverbal Communications

    No Types Sub-types

    Smile
    Frown/Disagree
    Sadness
    Anger
    Fear
    Surprise
    1. Facial Expression Disgust
    Confusion
    Desire
    Contempt
    Shame
    Hurt
    Boredom
    Excitement

    Waving
    Pointing
    Finger to indicate numeric no
    OK gesture
    Thumbs up
    2. Gesture Peace sign
    Clapping
    A clenching fist
    Nodding
    Scratching Nose
    Stroking hair

    Tone of voice-strong
    -hesitant
    -enthusiam
    -disinterest
    -anger
    3. Paralinguistics Loudness -loud
    -soft
    Pitch -high
    -low
    Inflection

    Arm-crossing
    Leg-crossing
    Sit
    Stand
    Move arm
    4. Body Language Roll their eyes
    & Clasping hands behind the back/anxious
    Posture Standing (hand place on hip)/ready
    Leaning back
    Slouching/lazy posture
    Mouth-chewing bottom lip/worry
    -covering mouth/hide emotion
    Social norms
    Situational factors
    Personality characteristics
    Level of familiarity
    5. Proxemics Intimate distance – 6-18 inches
    Personal distance – 15’’- 4 ft
    Social distance – 4-12 ft
    Public distance – 12-25 ft

    Looking direct
    6. Eye Gaze Breaking Eye Contact
    Blinking
    Rest eyes

    A pat on the back


    A hug
    High five
    7. Haptics/Touch Back slapping
    Holding hands
    Handshake - firm
    -limp

    Color
    8. Appearance Clothing
    Hairstyles

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