Nonverbal Communication
Scarlett Massengale
What is Nonverbal Communication?
There is different types of nonverbal communication such as facial expressions, gestures, eye contact, outward appearance, and body language. All these things can say different things about you.
Outward Appearance
Body Language
Body language is another type of nonverbal communication, which includes posture and gestures.
Posture is the position of a person body when standing or sitting. There are two different types; open and closed. Open posture is when your feet are spread wide and your palms are facing outward while you are standing or sitting straight. This posture is inviting and friendly. Closed posture is the opposite of open posture, it makes you seem unapproachable and hostile. This posture is when you are hunched over, have your arms across your chest, and have your palms facing downwards.
Gestures are movements of the body to express an idea. Hand and head gestures are the most noticeable. However we often do these gestures without thinking.