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Although verbal communication is important, spoken words make up only a small part of communication. The majority of communication is nonverbal. In fact, some research has shown that up to 93% of communication is nonverbal! The amount of communication that is nonverbal shows why it is so important to pay close attention to people’s actions as well as their words. So how do people communicate non-verbally? Nonverbal communication is made up primarily of facial expressions and body language. Understanding these nonverbal cues helps to fully understand what the speaker is saying. Mastering nonverbal communication will enable you to be a better communicator as you get a better understanding of the nonverbal cues you and the people you communicate with are sending. If you don’t understand nonverbal communication, you will miss out on part of the message. Nonverbal cues can tell you how people feel if they are telling the truth, and whether or not they are paying attention.
Nonverbal cues or communication play a very important role in an individual’s everyday life. There are also many different kinds of nonverbal cues or communication. And some of those nonverbal cues include gestures, paralinguistic, facial expression, body language and posture, eye gaze, proxemics, and appearance.
Demonstrative communication is defined as a type of communication that observes nonverbal cues. Some examples of nonverbal cues are tone of voice, facial expressions, and body language. Many people feel that these are not telling signs of communication but could not be any further from the truth. Communication is in everything that we do and say. Your tone of voice can tell someone if you are happy, sad, angry and even nervous.
The most common among all the nonverbal communication is the facial expressions. For example, a frown or a smile conveys emotions that are distinct and are difficult to express by means of verbal communication. Research has shown that nonverbal cues or body language along with facial expressions, tone of voice and body stance account for almost 55% of all the communication that takes place. As per the research, only 7% of the message’s comprehension by the receiver is based on the actual words of the sender, 38% is on the basis of paralanguage (the volume, tone, and pace of speech) while 55% is on the basis of nonverbal cues (body language).
How do you get better at non-verbal communication? The answer is simple. By practicing good listening skills, you can improve your ability to listen to others and understand their point of view. You'll be able to communicate with people in a more effective way. You'll learn how to use body language, facial expressions, and tone of voice. It will also help you become more confident in speaking up when asked for advice or support. Who doesn't want to feel like they helped someone?. I love that feeling of being heard. If you're not sure what to say, ask yourself: Am I really listening to my peers? Am I actually hearing them out loud?.
As primates, we tend to place verbal communication on the highest pillar and have trouble fathoming other outlets of “language.” But in fact, most animals communicate in vastly different ways. What are you communicating with your posture, facial expression, tone of voice, or even just an eyebrow? He is extremely Type Aand needs everything just-so. In contrast, you are a hard-working but casual Type-B doctor. You roll with the punches and can stand some disorganization as long as your main objectives of doctoring are being met.
Communication from the highest values approach requires you to think and use words that attract, interest, excite and call to action the person you are speaking to. By understanding their highest values (or what makes them tick) you can equate your words to their values, interests, and outlook. This increases engagement and understanding exponentially. This is a simple concept. Use what makes them tick to maintain their interest and to keep them engaged. If you speak the language of their highest interests and values, you will be on the mobilized playing field.
Communicating at your highest abilities not only help you to achieve your goals but also help you to be more successful. Maybe get the job that you are interviewing for, or the promotion that you have been looking for. Whatever it is, communicate with others in a way that will make them feel valued and respected. Showing that same respect allows you to be a better leader.
Better communication goes a long way toward building trust and rapport. The more you know about your audience, the easier it is to build. You can also use this information to create a stronger connection with them. I consider myself a good listener, but I am still learning how to be a good communicator. I have good days and bad days, great articles and not so great articles. But I keep going, because I know one day, I will be.
Practice and disciplinary confidence are showing that you have faith in your abilities and showers others with understanding. It's also showing that you are willing to listen, even if it means being a little uncomfortable.
As always, thanks for investing time!.
Leilani Raven Katen