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Lesson 4 Dimensions of Communication

Here are the identifications of the nonverbal communication being shown in each statement: 1. Oculetics 2. Facial expression 3. Haptics 4. Proxemics and chronemics 5. Proxemics and personal appearance 6. Proxemics 7. Language of flowers 8. Personal appearance 9. Paralanguage 10. Personal appearance

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Lesson 4 Dimensions of Communication

Here are the identifications of the nonverbal communication being shown in each statement: 1. Oculetics 2. Facial expression 3. Haptics 4. Proxemics and chronemics 5. Proxemics and personal appearance 6. Proxemics 7. Language of flowers 8. Personal appearance 9. Paralanguage 10. Personal appearance

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DIMENSIONS OF

COMMUNICATIO
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EXPLAINING THE DIMENSIONS
OF COMMUNICATION

• Miscommunication results from the lack of awareness of


the dimensions of communication, especially those
influenced by culture and gender. Communication runs
along four pairs of dimensions: verbal and nonverbal, oral
and written, formal and informal, and intentional and
unintentional.
VERBAL AND NONVERBAL DIMENSION

• Encompass the use of language, the words chosen (verbal


dimension) as well as the facial expressions, gestures, and
bodily movement used (nonverbal dimension). Verbal and
nonverbal dimensions are usually used together to clearly
impart the message. A misunderstanding may happen
when words contradict actions. A person may say “yes”
but his or her facial expression says “no”.
ORAL/WRITTEN DIMENSION

• Oral dimension means spoken


communication while the written
dimension is the transcription of
thoughts and ideas.
FORMAL/INFORMAL DIMENSION

• The formal dimension usually means the


meticulous observation of appropriateness in
attire, language, and setting, while the
informal dimension is the opposite.
INTENTIONAL/UNINTENTIONAL
DIMENSIONS
• Rely on the fact that messages always have a purpose. There is an
intention when people communicate with others.
• One wants to say something, but what one intends may not be the
actual result. Sometimes people laugh at something that was said,
even if the speaker meant for it to be taken seriously. It must be
remembered that every message has an unintended meaning.
THE INFLUENCE OF
CULTURE
VERBAL/NONVERBAL
DIMENSIONS
• In Philippine society, when talking to someone, especially a person of
authority, a slight nod or bow and downcast eyes are signs of courtesy.
Looking straight at them is considered rude and frowned upon.
• In Western society, avoiding looking at people in the eye while talking to them
means the person is not telling the truth.
• What do you think might happen if a Filipino applicant is interviewed for a job
by an American employer, assuming that they are both unaware of each other’s
culture?
ORAL/WRITTEN DIMENSION
• Filipinos are know to be fond of being wordy in written
communication, oftentimes beating around the bush, even
in formal letters and sometimes in e-mail.
• Westerners are more direct in speaking and write simpler
letters because they find longwinded letters tedious and
boring.
FORMAL/INFORMAL DIMENSIONS

• In our country, when a student is speaking to the


principal, calling the principal by his first name is not
appreciated.
INTENTIONAL/UNINTENTIONAL
DIMENSIONS
•Not giving a seat to women is considered
rude and not being a gentleman.
THE INFLUENCE OF
GENDER
VERBAL/NONVERBAL
DIMENSIONS
• Men think they should be “macho” in language and
action. They use assertive words and expect to be
understood right away.
• Women are expected to be non-confrontational in their
language, especially with men.
ORAL/WRITTEN DIMENSION
• Women are expected to be soft spoken than
men.
• Men who are soft spoken are sometimes
referred to as “gay”.
UNDERSTANDING
NONVERBAL
COMMUNICATION
PARALANGUAGE
•The “how” of saying something.
Example: “Ganda mo?”
“Ganda mo.”
“Ganda mo!”
LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS
•The use of flowers based on the
meaning of each type of flower.
LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS
LANGUAGE OF COLORS
•The use of colors based on the
meaning of each color.
Example: red, blue, yellow, white
LANGUAGE OF TIME
(CHRONEMICS)

•The use of time based on


position or power.
LANGUAGE OF SPACE
(PROXEMICS)

•The use of space to show importance.


•The nearer the communicators are,
the more intimate they are.
LANGUAGE OF TOUCH
(HAPTICS)

•The use of touch to express


what cannot be said.
LANGUAGE OF GESTURES

•Emphasizing- “YES!” (fist pounding the table)


•Regulating- “shh” (forefinger in front of lips)
•Illustrating- “this large” (hands set apart)
•Emblems- clenched fist upraised.
FACIAL EXPRESSION
•The configuration of the eyes, eyebrows,
lips, cheeks, nose, and forehead to show
how a person feels.
POSTURE AND PERSONAL APPEARANCE

•The way one carries and dresses


oneself.
OCULETICS

•The study of eye contact in


communication. A speaker’s sincerity
is sometimes gauged by means of eye
contact he has with the listener.
KINESICS

•The study of movements used in


communication.
IDENTIFY WHAT NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION
IS BEING SHOWN IN THE GIVEN STATEMENT.

1. The rolling of eye of one of the audience


2. Students frowning on the lecture given by their teacher
3. Couples holding each other’s hand while walking
4. Setting an appointment with the CEO
5. A huge office of the company president
IDENTIFY WHAT NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION
IS BEING SHOWN IN THE GIVEN STATEMENT.

6. One meter social distancing with other people.


7. Roses for the Valentine’s Day
8. White gown word by the bride
9. Sarcastic tone of the student
10.Avoiding wearing of mini skirt in school

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