what are some examples of non verbal commincations in a relaxed situation and then in a tense situation?
2006-09-21 07:55:28 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
In a relaxed situation: Lean back, let arms fall to side &/or touch other person, legs are slightly apart uncrossed or one foot on top of opposite leg's knee, body is still or very little movement
Tense situation: sit/stand straight up, arms crossed or hands are 'fiddling' with each other/something, legs tightly crossed at top (legs crossed at ankles could be either relaxed or tense), eyes are either very fixed or moving araound at a somewhat rapid pace, glancing around the environment, nails digging into something, hands grasping onto something
I hope these help, there are some more too but I just can't think of them right now......Good luck though....
2006-09-21 08:11:54 · answer #1 · answered by Nik 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Relaxed-smiling, leaning forward (towards the other person), touching the other persons arm, feet pointing towards them, eye contact.
Tense- clenched jaw, sighing, arms crossed, feet pointed away, looking away/looking down
2006-09-21 15:00:41 · answer #2 · answered by trinnie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nonverbal communication (NVC) is usually understood as the process of sending and receiving wordless messages. Such messages can be communicated through gesture; body language or posture; facial expression and eye gaze; object communication such as clothing, hairstyles or even architecture; symbols and infographics; prosodic features of speech such as intonation and stress and other paralinguistic features of speech such as voice quality, emotion and speaking style.
2006-09-21 14:58:50 · answer #3 · answered by ♦cat 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Crossing your arms in front of you while listening. Wringing your hands. Tapping of ones foot. A set jaw.
2006-09-21 14:58:30 · answer #4 · answered by rltouhe 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Avoiding sb's sight, not looking into sb's eyes, covering your mouth=you're lying! Feet separated - you want to go away ... and others..
2006-09-21 15:00:34 · answer #5 · answered by Lady G. 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This link is an excellent source for your question.
http://library.thinkquest.org/04oct/00451/nonverbalcom.htm
2006-09-21 15:09:03 · answer #6 · answered by monicafranklin2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The eyes tell it ALL!
2006-09-21 15:03:05 · answer #7 · answered by Me 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋