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Nonverbal Communication

This document outlines 8 types of nonverbal communication: 1. Facial expressions such as smiles, frowns, and displays of emotions. 2. Gestures including waving, pointing, and hand signals. 3. Paralinguistics like tone of voice, loudness, pitch and inflection. 4. Body language and posture including things like crossed arms, sitting positions, and eye rolling. 5. Proxemics involving social norms and personal space distances in interactions. 6. Eye gaze like direct looks, breaking contact, and blinking patterns. 7. Haptics or touch signals like hugs, handshakes, and pats on the

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Nonverbal Communication

This document outlines 8 types of nonverbal communication: 1. Facial expressions such as smiles, frowns, and displays of emotions. 2. Gestures including waving, pointing, and hand signals. 3. Paralinguistics like tone of voice, loudness, pitch and inflection. 4. Body language and posture including things like crossed arms, sitting positions, and eye rolling. 5. Proxemics involving social norms and personal space distances in interactions. 6. Eye gaze like direct looks, breaking contact, and blinking patterns. 7. Haptics or touch signals like hugs, handshakes, and pats on the

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8 Types of Nonverbal Communications

No Types Sub-types

Smile
Frown/Disagree
Sadness
Anger
Fear
Surprise
1. Facial Expression Disgust
Confusion
Desire
Contempt
Shame
Hurt
Boredom
Excitement

Waving
Pointing
Finger to indicate numeric no
OK gesture
Thumbs up
2. Gesture Peace sign
Clapping
A clenching fist
Nodding
Scratching Nose
Stroking hair

Tone of voice-strong
-hesitant
-enthusiam
-disinterest
-anger
3. Paralinguistics Loudness -loud
-soft
Pitch -high
-low
Inflection

Arm-crossing
Leg-crossing
Sit
Stand
Move arm
4. Body Language Roll their eyes
& Clasping hands behind the back/anxious
Posture Standing (hand place on hip)/ready
Leaning back
Slouching/lazy posture
Mouth-chewing bottom lip/worry
-covering mouth/hide emotion
Social norms
Situational factors
Personality characteristics
Level of familiarity
5. Proxemics Intimate distance – 6-18 inches
Personal distance – 15’’- 4 ft
Social distance – 4-12 ft
Public distance – 12-25 ft

Looking direct
6. Eye Gaze Breaking Eye Contact
Blinking
Rest eyes

A pat on the back


A hug
High five
7. Haptics/Touch Back slapping
Holding hands
Handshake - firm
-limp

Color
8. Appearance Clothing
Hairstyles

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