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5. Communicative functions of bodily activity can be studied for better understanding of a
message.

The acronym SOFTEN can help your member the techniques to keep in mind to
enhance your body language.

Proxemics

SOFTEN technique for positive body language
 S – Smile
 O – Open posture

 F – Forward lean
 T - Touch

 E – Eye contact
 N - Nod

Other types of nonverbal communication
 Personal Appearance
 Facial Expressions

 Posture
 Gestures
 Eye Contact

 Haptics

SUMMARY

Strong communication skills are important in establishing personal and professional
relations. Nonverbal communication is the use of physical gestures, posture, and facial

expressions to convey a thought, feeling, or opinion. Nonverbal communication encompasses
all forms of body language, as well as clothing and adornment, environmental factors, and even
how we use time.

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