Gestures Nonverbal
Communication Name:
What are the 7
elements of nonverbal communication that were on our notes yesterday?
1. P___ and S____
2. A____
3. M____
4. G____
5. E____ C____
6. F____ E____
7. P____
Read the
Gestures: Now, watch your teacher
and interpret her movements. Take a
guess as to what they mean.
[Alternative
assignment for those who were absent: List as many common hand signals or
gestures as you can. For example,
sticking your thumb out means you want to hitchhike.]
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Nonverbal Communication Journal #1 –
Write a journal entry that is 5-10 sentences long. (5 = C, 10 = A) Explain your thoughts.
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When we are with other people, there are times when silence is very
comfortable, and other times when it is very uncomfortable. Describe a time you were NOT comfortable with
silence. Why did the silence feel
awkward?
2. Eye contact is an important part of
communication. Why do you think it is so
important to make eye contact with the person you are speaking to? Have you ever deliberately avoided looking at
someone directly to avoid eye contact?
Why? Explain.
3. Do you think your appearance communicates who
you are? How does your appearance
reflect your unique personality?
Explain.
