Try: There are many different types of nonverbal communication together the following nonverbal signals and cues help one understand communication with the Care recipient (cr) facial expressions the human face is extremely expressive able to express countless emotions without saying a word and unlike some forms of nonverbal communication facial expressions are generally universal body movements and posture the way one moves and carries on communicates a wealth of information to the world this type of nonverbal communication includes posture bearing stance and subtle movements gestures gestures are woven into the fabric of our daily lives we wave point beckon and use our hands when we’re arguing or speaking animatedly, expressing ourselves with gestures often without thinking eye contact since the visual sense is dominant for most people eye contact is an especially important type of nonverbal communication the way one looks at someone can communicate many things including interest affection hostility or attraction touch people communicate a great deal through touch think about the messages given by the following a firm handshake a timid tap on the shoulder a warm bear hug a reassuring pat on the back or a touch on the head space we all have a need for physical space although that need differs depending on the culture the situation and the closeness of the relationship people can use physical space to communicate many different nonverbal messages including signals of intimacy aggression dominance or affection voice remember it’s not just what we say it’s how we say it things they pay attention to include timing and pace how loud we speak tone and inflection tone of voice for example can indicate sarcasm anger affection or confidence information references helpguide org
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Keywords: Communication nonverbal body language
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