Question

List three examples of “Types of Nonverbal Communication.” Then “compare and contrast” your possible use of nonverbal communication at a party with friends versus a job interview. The choices listed on pages 166- 175 of textbook (13th ed.) are: body movements, voice, appearance, touch, space, environment and tim

Answer 1

The three examples of 3 "Types of Nonverbal Communication"-

1) CROSSING ARMS can be example of body language which is one of the types of non-verbal communication. This may depict that the individual is nervous or showing anger towards someone.

2) Wearing Christmas cap for the festival is one of the examples of appearence which is one of the type of verbal communication. Dressing up in a formal manner may depict that the person might be going for job interview. Thus, appearence is the first basic non-verbal communication that other observe about us.

3) Shaking hands or casually hugging a person may be an exemplery of touch which is type of verbal communication.

The use of verbal communication may differ when we are in a party vs when we go for a job interview. This situation can be contrasted with the following examples of various types of verbal communication-

1. TOUCH- In a party, when friends meet, casual hug on meeting may be common. However, in a job interview, the situation may be different, the people may shake hands before an interview. However, close touch may be avoided.
2. BODY MOVEMENTS- Distracting manners such as playing with hairs, tapping, wringing, finger-pointing, etc may be common in a party setting. Moreover, there is no obligation for maintaing a straight posture as in a job setting. While people go for an interview, people may be asked to maintain a straight posture and keep the neck straight to show confidence through our body language. However, these things might not be important in a party as people may be in a more relaxed position. Maintaining an eye contact is necessary during an interview. However, this might not be important in a party setting.
3. APPEARENCE- We may dress up like anything we like during a party. Wearing party wears may sound good for a party but the same may not be applicable in a job interview. Appearence counts during an job interview as clean attire, hairdo, and polished shoes may give impression that the person is presentable. This can be one of the non-verbal communication which counts during a job interview.