COMMUNICATION AND ADOPTION 3(3+0)

Lesson 7 : Non Verbal Communication

Communication

Good communication is the foundation of successful relationships, both personally and professionally. But we communicate with much more than words. Research shows that 55% of communication is conveyed by the body language we use, i.e.; Use of eye contact, gestures and facial expressions. 38% is conveyed in the voice, it's quality, use of tone and inflections. Only 7% is conveyed in the words we use. The ability to understand and use nonverbal communication is a powerful tool that will help you connect with others,

“Actions Speak Louder Than Words.”

Nonverbal communication, or body language, is a vital form of communication. When we interact with others, we continuously give and receive countless wordless signals. All of our nonverbal behaviors—the gestures we make, the way we sit, how fast or how loud we talk, how close we stand, how much eye contact we make—send strong messages.

The way you listen, look, move, and react tell the other person whether or not you care and how well you’re listening. The nonverbal signals you send either produce a sense of interest, trust, and desire for connection—or they generate disinterest, distrust, and confusion.