What Are Some of the Situations or Experiences, Which Can Influence or Exemplify Non-Verbal Communication?

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ntroduction Communication as described by Jeremy Stranks, author of the book 'The Health and Safety Handbook', is ‘the transfer of information, ideas, feelings, knowledge and emotions between one individual or a group of individuals to another. The basic function of communication is to convey meanings.' To put this more simply, Communication is a two way process, through which knowledge can be shared, feelings expressed or ideas conveyed. Communication is such a complex skill, which is crucial in forming relationships both personal and professional, or just generally expressing feelings and emotions. If handled badly, communication can lead to a breakdown in the interaction between the sender and the intended recipient! Its application has been proven time and time again to be imperative for the initiation and preservation of any relationship. There are three main forms of communication: Written, Verbal and Non-Verbal. Written - involves any type of interaction that involves the written word - for e.g. this written report Verbal - involves an audible means of interacting with another through the use of words and/or sounds - for e.g. the presentation of this report Non-Verbal - invokes the use of facial expressions, body language, gestures, signs, and use of space to convey a message Nonverbal communication can be referred to as the single most powerful form of communication. To some extent, it is involuntary and comes as naturally as breathing. More than verbal or even written, nonverbal communication cues you in to what is on another person’s mind. The best communicators are sensitive to the power of the emotions and thoughts communicated non-verbally. Recognizing the power that non-verbal communication has, and being able to manipulate and decipher non-verbal gestures can result in one becoming a successful or non-successful
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