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Different types of communication

Lianne — Wed, 05 May 2010 12:22:18 +0000

Back in the olden days verbal communication was the only form of communication people could use and they had to travel across fields and miles on horse to get the message to someone who lived far away. However, in today’s modern times there are a vast number of ways to communicate with people. Methods of communication include, by letter, by email, by telephone, by mobile phone, by text message or by fax.

Ultimately, verbal and face to face communication is always best and this allows you to build lasting relationships, which can in turn create friendships which can make your life much happier.

Communication through postures and facial expressions

Shirly — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 16:22:34 +0000

If you have brothers or sisters then you can easily relate to how pulling a face at your sibling can make you feel much better – especially if they have just got you in trouble and you pull a face at them behind your parents back.

You can use your facial expression to express emotion, it may be anger or happiness. In the work place it is important to keep your cool and if you are not impressed with one of your colleagues it is more professional to keep your facial expressions to a minimum. For example pulling a funny face behind your boss’s back would not be very professional and could lead to you being disciplined.

A study found that 93% of communication is effective only if you pick up on nonverbal cues. If you are great at reading non verbal cues then you will be able to read people like an open book!

None verbal communication when playing poker

Shirly — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:12:24 +0000

94% of communication is nonverbal and the remaining 6% is verbal – actually engaging in conversations with people. Non-verbal communication is very important when you are playing poker.

There are two methods of non verbal communications when playing poker, the first is a ‘gesture’ which is intentional and reinforces communication. The second type of non verbal communication is a ‘tell’ this is unintentional and reveals emotions that a good poker player would prefer to hide from his fellow poker players. I am not a big fan of poker because I am not entirely sure of the rules but I am going to learn them and use my non verbal communication skills to get inside information about the poker players I am competing against. And then BEAT them!

Non Verbal Communication – Are you aware of your body lanuguage?

Lianne — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:22:24 +0000

OK so you are just about to go into a very important business meeting and you need this client to sign on the dotted line. To ensure that you get the successful outcome you need to make sure you verbally impress the client but also your body language needs to be telling the client the same message!

If you go into this meeting and sit there with your arms folded across your body – your client will think that you do not want to be there and you are hiding something or trying to protect yourself. It is better to sit with your arms at your sides or on the table in an open gesture. Also keep your facial expressions in check – if this client is boring you do not show it – make sure you look interested and ask questions as your face will be constantly monitored by your client.

Ultimately, what you don’t say is even more important than what you do say – so watch your body language!