compare and contrast charateristics of nonverbal and verbal communication for audience in :?

Question

relaxed situations(family members and friends) and audiences in tense situations (supervisors and instructors). list atleat three for each

Answer 1

Verbal communication among friends:
1. use of slang (dude, cool, etc.)
2. turn-taking (sometimes two or more people talk at the same time; it is often difficult to get the floor)
3. tone of voice (louder?)

Verbal communication at work:
1. forms of treatment (Sir, Ma´m, etc.)
2. tone of voice (lower?)
3. use of language (formal English?)

Nonverbal communication among friends:
1. touching (do they touch [kiss, hug, etc.] one another?)
2. posture (do they seem more relaxed?)
3. distance (do they tend to stay closer to one another?)

Nonverbal communication at work:
1. silence (how does it affect people?)
2. posture (do people tend to sit straight?)
3. personal distance (do they keep an arm´s distance from one another?)