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Characteristics of non-verbal communication

Non-verbal communication is any information that is communicated without using words.
The important characteristics of non-verbal communication are as follows:

No use of words: Non-verbal communication is a communication without words or

language like oral or written communication. It uses gestures, facial expressions,
eye contact, physical proximity, touching etc. for communicating with others.

Culturally determined: Non-verbal communication is learnt in childhood, passed on

to you by your parents and others with whom you associate. Through this process of
growing up in a particular society, you adopt the taints and mannerisms of your
cultural group.

Different meaning: Non-verbal symbols can many meanings. Cross-culture aspects

give various meanings to same expression in respect of non-verbal communication.

Vague and imprecise: Non-verbal communication is quite vague and imprecise.

Since in this communication there is no use of words or language which expresses
clear meaning to the receiver.

May conflict with verbal message: Non-verbal communication is so deeply rooted,

so unconscious, that you can express a verbal message and then directly contradict

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it with a nonverbal message.

Largely unconscious: Non-verbal communication is unconscious in the sense that

it is usually not planned nor rehearsed. It comes almost instantaneously.

Shows feelings and attitudes: Facial expressions, gestures, body movements, the
way you use your eyes – all communicate your feelings and emotions to others.

Informality: Non verbal communication does not follow any rules, formality or
structure like other communication. Most of the cases people unconsciously and
habitually engaged in non-verbal communication by moving the various parts of the
body.

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