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UNIIT II : NONVERBAL AND INTERCULTURAL

COMMUNICATION

MODULE 9 : INTRODUCTION TO NONVERBAL

COMMUNICATION

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

 Describe nonverbal communication
 Define the concept of nonverbal communication

 To know the various uses of nonverbal communication
 To know the four categories of nonverbal communication

OVERVIEW

Nonverbal communication is the way of conveying a thought, feeling, or opinion through physical
gestures, posture and facial expressions. A major part of our communication is constituted by nonverbal

elements, such as posture and gesture. Nonverbal communication plays an important role in our daily
lives, as it can enhance our ability to establish meaning full relationships in everyday life. When one
understands nonverbal communication thoroughly, it will help people develop stronger relationships

with each other.

Nonverbal communication is related to body language. Nonverbal communication has

different forms. They are interpreted in multiple ways by different people, especially across cultures.
Even absence of such nonverbal cues can also convey some meaning in the form of silence. When

one understands nonverbal communication thoroughly, it will help people develop stronger
relationships with each other. Nonverbal communication is related to body language. Nonverbal
communication has different forms. They are interpreted in multiple ways by different people,

especially across cultures. Even absence of such nonverbal cues can also convey some meaning
in the form of silence.

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