The many different types of nonverbal communication or body language include:

When disciplining your 2-year-old son, you raise your voice to emphasize the first word of the command “STOP throwing your bottle.” What function of nonverbal communication are you using?

What is one primary difference between feedback and paraphrasing? Paraphrasing summarizes others’ comments after they talk. Studies suggest that people will perceive you as more sensitive if you adopt which listening style?

1. Facial expressions. The human face is extremely expressive, able to convey countless emotions without saying a word.
2. Body movement and posture.
3. Gestures.
4. Eye contact.
5. Touch.
6. Space.
7. Voice.
8. Pay attention to inconsistencies.

Here are five ways to communicate more effectively without saying a word:

1. Lean forward. Imagine a colleague is speaking to you and you’re not entirely interested in what he or she is saying.
2. Look ahead. Eye contact helps you connect with people.
3. Walk the talk.
4. Make a face.
5. Give voice.

Effective communication requires active listening, so practice active listening until it becomes second nature to you. Active listening involves hearing and understanding what a person is saying to you. Unless you understand clearly what a person is telling you, you can’t respond appropriately.

Here are some nonverbal behaviors that send positive messages:

1. When someone else is talking, face that person directly.
2. Remove barriers between you and the other person.
3. Maintain eye contact.
4. Show your hands and use palm-up hand gestures when speaking.
5. Synchronize your body language with the other person.
6. Nod your head.

Without Saying A Word, We’re Sending Silent Messages

1. To begin, our face! First, there is the automatic human response.
2. Mannerisms and gestures are communicators, telling others what’s on your mind. We’ve long known that folded arms send a closed message while arms at our side send an open message.
3. Gender makes a difference in nonverbal communication.

In the absence of a common language, they resort to universal modes of communication such as visual humour and slapstick.

6 strategies for delivering your message with style

1. Be clear on your message. This is actually the work of a good communicator – being able to look at a bundle of information you need to share in a meeting or presentation and packaging it inside of a key point.
2. Set context and expectations.
3. Look the part.

Open Messenger, and tap the New Message button. Next, tap Secret at the top right. Select who you want to send the message to, and compose it. You’ll see a stopwatch button at the right, tap this and you can set a timer to control how long each message you send remains visible for.

Make your message simple, clear, and digestible. Include a story, metaphor, or example to relate your message to real life. If you are casting a vision for the organization, be sure to include details that will resonate with the different groups who will be a part of it.

Five Keys to Clear Communication

1. Make your nonverbals match your message. When all channels are tuned in to the same frequency, the message gets through more clearly.
2. Eliminate barriers. Noisy rooms, distractions, or bad timing can cause your message to get lost.
3. Eliminate weakening words.
4. Eliminate vague words.
5. Check for understanding.