Non-verbal

Non-verbal

1. tone of voice

   • When someone is talking to you you can tell how they are feeling through the tone of their voice.
     • If someone is yelling it suggest they are angry, however if someone has a soft voice it suggest that they are calm
       • For example if to people are in an argument they would be yelling at eachother

2. eye contact

   • eye contact shows that when someone is talking you are listening or how interested you are in the conversation.
     • For example if someone was looking down at their phone while you were talking to them that would show that they weren't listening and were being rude
       • however if someone was looking at you, leaning forward and making eye contact it would show they are listening and are interested in whats going on

3. body language

   • the way you sit or stand can send different messages
     • if you have you arms crossed it gives the impression that you or bored or you have a barrier up
       • if you are leaning forward while in conversation it shows that you are listening.

4. Touch

   • touching another person can send messages of care, affection, power over them or sexual intrest
     • if someone is upset you may hug them to comfort them this is an example of touch

5. facial expression

   • our facial expression indicates our emotional state.
     • if someone is sad they may be looking down and have tension in their face
       • if someone is happy they with have wide eyes and a smile on their face

6. Gestures

   • they are hand and arm movements that can help us understand what a person is saying.
     • For example if someone puts their thumb up that can mean good