Verbal/Nonverbal Communication
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Verbal/Nonverbal Communication
COM 200 Interpersonal Communication
December 6, 2010
Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
Verbal and nonverbal communication as well as effective communication is essential due to the purpose it accomplishes. It enables us to interact with others. Through not only words, but from our tone of voice and by our gestures, posture, and facial expressions, we learn to communicate. How we are perceived by other people when using verbal and non verbal communication drives our interpersonal communications. Verbal and nonverbal communication requires that we use our minds, our bodies, and non verbal cues to communicate with others. This reflective paper will discuss different facets of communication and explain the principles and misconceptions in effective interpersonal communications, identify the barriers to effective interpersonal interactions, and uncover how to conquer those barriers. Last of all, it is imperative to understand how perceptions, emotions and nonverbal expressions affect interpersonal relationships.
How does one define communication? What does effective communication include? One may think that there is a speaker and a listener. However, effective communication consists of several different aspects and dynamics. “Communication is the process in which people share information, ideas, and feelings. It involves not only the spoken and written word but also body language, personal mannerisms, and style; anything that adds meaning to a message” (Hybels & Weaver, pg. 8).
The practice of exchanging ideas or communicating is an ever changing process. Communication consists of necessary fundamentals that without them being properly utilized may cause ineffective communication. However, when properly used, these essential basics create effective communication. The sender- receiver component, which is the first element, includes sending and receiving at the same time. The message,...
COM 200 Interpersonal Communication
December 6, 2010
Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
Verbal and nonverbal communication as well as effective communication is essential due to the purpose it accomplishes. It enables us to interact with others. Through not only words, but from our tone of voice and by our gestures, posture, and facial expressions, we learn to communicate. How we are perceived by other people when using verbal and non verbal communication drives our interpersonal communications. Verbal and nonverbal communication requires that we use our minds, our bodies, and non verbal cues to communicate with others. This reflective paper will discuss different facets of communication and explain the principles and misconceptions in effective interpersonal communications, identify the barriers to effective interpersonal interactions, and uncover how to conquer those barriers. Last of all, it is imperative to understand how perceptions, emotions and nonverbal expressions affect interpersonal relationships.
How does one define communication? What does effective communication include? One may think that there is a speaker and a listener. However, effective communication consists of several different aspects and dynamics. “Communication is the process in which people share information, ideas, and feelings. It involves not only the spoken and written word but also body language, personal mannerisms, and style; anything that adds meaning to a message” (Hybels & Weaver, pg. 8).
The practice of exchanging ideas or communicating is an ever changing process. Communication consists of necessary fundamentals that without them being properly utilized may cause ineffective communication. However, when properly used, these essential basics create effective communication. The sender- receiver component, which is the first element, includes sending and receiving at the same time. The message,...