Including body language, paralanguage, space utilization and communication environment.
function
Nonverbal information exchange
Its function is to transmit information, communicate ideas and exchange feelings.
1, using nonverbal communication symbols to repeat the meaning expressed in words or deepen the impression; Specifically, when people use their own verbal communication, they are accompanied by corresponding expressions and other nonverbal symbols.
2, alternative language, sometimes even if one party does not speak, you can see his meaning from his nonverbal symbols, such as facial expressions. At this time, nonverbal symbols play a role in expressing meaning instead of linguistic symbols.
3. Non-verbal symbols, as an auxiliary tool of verbal communication, also serve as "companion language", which makes language expression more accurate, powerful, vivid and concrete.
4, adjust and
Control language
With the help of nonverbal symbols, we can express our intention at different communication stages and convey the information of our own intention change.
To express the meaning beyond language, non-language is more convincing than language in many occasions. Laugh when you are happy, cry when you are sad, and nod deeply when you agree, which can express the feelings of the parties better than oral communication.
Extended data
The role of nonverbal behavior
1, strengthening effect
The content expressed by non-verbal means and verbal means is the same, which makes the effect of verbal expression more prominent. For example, when communicating, gesticulating with lively gesticulations and dancing happily can all play a role in strengthening the meaning of words.
Step 2 replace
Substitution means that people use nonverbal means to exchange information instead of words in communication. In some specific occasions in life, you can't or don't need to use words, just make an action or expression, and you can accurately convey information.
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Communication function
It is beneficial to convey all kinds of information, and the information conveyed by touch is sometimes irreplaceable by other communication methods.
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