Kinesics Communication: Non-Verbal Form Of Communication

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Kinesics communication is communicating by body movement and is perhaps the most
well-known non-verbal form of communication, although it is not the only way to talk with others without words. People’s response to things can be very unique at times. We respond differently according to how we feel about something. We can say something, but contradict ourselves with non-verbal communication. Body language and facial expressions can help give clues as to how people are feeling and what they are thinking. We make constant movements every second of the day without realizing it. Trying to read facial expressions can be very hard, because they are so quick and most of the time universal. Kinesics, on the other hand, is more easily read and is used …show more content…

An emblem is defined as nonverbal signals that generally translate into words. Most people in a culture or group have an understanding of the meaning of the gesture. However, you have to be very cognizant of culture as the meaning of an emblem may vary based on this. The thumbs up sign means “O.K." or "right on!" in many different places around the world. But in Iran, Afghanistan, Nigeria and parts of Italy and Greece it is an obscene insult, especially when combined with a sweep of the arms. I was driving to work the other day and witnessed the usually early morning road rage that I have become accustomed to seeing. An old lady accidentally cut off another driver. His response was to swerve to avoid being hit. He then pulled up next to the old lady and gave her the middle finger, which here in America is always intended to be the sign of anger and a disrespectful gesture. The old lady then responded by swiping her hand under her chin towards him which means screw …show more content…

The third type of kinesics is affect displays. Affect displays are defined as movements of the face and body which show emotion. An example of this was shown by my older daughter started to cry and me frowning when I was yelling at them.
The forth type is regulators. Regulators control the flow and pace of our communication. My younger daughter was clearing show that she was uninterested in what I had to say when she started t text her friend. My older daughter walking away was also an example of this.
The last and final type of kinesics is adaptors. Adaptors are used to relieve tension. They can be nervous habits or involuntary ticks. My younger daughter bites her nails when she is nervous and shakes her legs when she is angry. I crack my knuckles to relieve tension. I do it so much that I don’t even realize it

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