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how quickly time passes when you are interested in and therefore engaged in something.
Physical time refers to the fixed cycles of days, years, and seasons. Physical time, especially
seasons, can affect our mood and psychological states. Cultural time refers to how a large
group of people view time.
SUMMARY
The technical term for the voice c ues that accompany spoken words is paralanguage. It
is more concerned with the sound of the voice and the variety of meanings that people convey
through their voices than with the words they use. The volume and the tone of the voice also
communicate messages. Silence also communicates in its own way.
Chronemics is the study of how people use time as a mode of nonverbal communication.
The way we perceive time, structure it, and react to it is a powerful communication tool.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
On completion of the lesson, students will be able to
Define and distinguish Paralanguage and Chronemics
Understand the significance of the tone of voice
Understand how usage of time communicates non-verbally
KEYWORDS
Paralanguage, Chronemics, volume of voice, tone, silence, sign language
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