Peer Post: In this video, it showed the many ways our body language and facial expressions can be just as meaningful, or as powerful as words spoken may be. The video showed a man who appears to be co

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Non Verbal Communication

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The video "Power of Words" demonstrates the ultimate power of non-verbal communication. At the beginning of the clip, it proves a non-verbal cue, which gradually develops into strong feelings. On the first day, the guy makes eye contact with the lady, which is vital in developing a connection. Maintaining eye contact is essential as it eliminates the overpowering difference, which is demonstrated in the video (Eaves, 2015). Facial expression is also a non-verbal cue used in the video. The guy and the lady smile at each other, which shows interest without a single word being uttered. Posture as a nonverbal cue is also demonstrated in the video "Power of Words." The sitting position of the lady is appealing and conveys information that she needs attention from the guy.

Earlier this year, I had an experience that I needed to deliver a point through nonverbal communication. I presented an assignment for the rest of the class. There was a need to demonstrate an excitement and fulfillment of the project. Therefore along with the speech, I executed a positive vocal tone, one of the non-verbal cues. I also produced a positive and energetic sound, which greatly affected the audience by expressing amusement and passion. When communicating the non-verbal, I encountered some challenges. One of the problems is the absence of understanding, which can be two-way traffic. The first way is ignoring the cue, and another one is assuming. I noticed some of the students ignoring and assuming the amusement I was creating during the presentation.

In schools, institutions, workplaces, and social places, effective communication is a vital factor. The video "Power of Words" can be used to promote the need for effective communication. According to Eaves 2015, healthy relationships are founded on communication. Inadequate communication has been the ultimate cause of relationship breakup in society. The video demonstrates well how effective communication lead by nonverbal cues can result in intimate love. Therefore viewing the footage and extracting significant information can promote effective communication.

Body language and facial cues contribute to effective communication, which helps in message delivery. Facial cues are undoubtedly convenient in transferring essential emotions (Knapp, 2013). Facial cues like fear, sadness, surprise, happiness, and disgust are able to be observed depending on the facial muscles to communicate a specific message. Body language is a non-verbal communication that speaks the loudest. Body language is the use of mannerisms, physical behavior, and expressions to communicate non-verbally. In the video, facial cue such as smiles, which demonstrates happiness, was observed. Body language was also seen when they gazed at each other to show interest. In the video, the guy was anxious and naïve when waiting for the lady who proved affection as a way of communication.

A Stereotype is the representation of other people, which influences the feelings towards the group members. Communication breakdown is the ultimate cause of stereotypes. Ineffective communication leads to assumptions of ideas that are ordinarily inaccurate, therefore developing stereotypes (Knapp, 2013). Lack of inadequate information about a particular thing leads to an automatic generalization that activates stereotyping. The video "Power of Words" change my initial perspective of dialogue. It made me understand that non-verbal cues can efficiently facilitate a dialogue and that words have a more substantial effect on people's lives.

References

Eaves, M. (2015). Successful nonverbal communication: Principles and applications. Routledge.

Knapp, M. L. (2013). Nonverbal communication in human interaction. Cengage Learning.