ABSTRACT

AFTER STUDYING THIS CHAPTER, YOU SHOULD understand

■ the nature of nonverbal communication.

■ why people react differently to touch.

■ how paralanguage operates in nonverbal communication.

■ how our silence can send a message.

■ the four levels of personal space.

■ the significance of territory in nonverbal communication.

be able to

■ compare and contrast five types of bodily movements.

■ create an image using personal appearance and clothing.

■ use time to send messages.

■ apply four techniques to improve interpretation and use of nonverbal messages.