1). Because nonverbal messages can be ambiguous, they are open to misinterpretation. Have you ever been wrong about the meaning of someone’s nonverbal message? Describe what happened. How can people increase the accuracy with which they interpret nonverbal message?
There are times when I have been in a room for a meeting and was nonverbally communicating with a colleague of mine and at the end of the meeting when we all were able to communicate verbally with one another, my friends and I would crack up laughing because the signs being given to one another were completely off the charts. For example, my friends and I would be starving and one would have her hand over her stomach and the other would just be making cat faces. However, we weren’t sure if they were messages to let us know they were sick or that they thought the speaker was feisty. To me, nonverbal messages can mean a lot in the sense that you either know what they’re saying or you don’t. I don’t believe that there is a middle man in between due to the amount of effort being put into nonverbal messages.
However, when it comes to my boyfriend and myself, we are able to connect without verbally communicating. Having certain connections and knowing the person well is also a factor into interpreting nonverbal messages accurately because you already know information about each individual. You know how they think, feel, react, etc. Therefore, it leads into an easier way in interpreting nonverbal messages. I think people can increase the accuracy with which they interpret nonverbal messages by not always assuming what is being said right off the bat. Also, repeating what I said earlier, knowing the person on a deeper level is a helper when interpreting the accuracy of nonverbal messages.
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The power of non-verbal communication in relationships is so important. I truly don't believe one can survive with out it. From the glance you give to your partner across a crowded room to let them know you love them, to the surprise valentines day present you get for them that they had no idea about.
ReplyDeleteIt's that old age saying that "actions speak louder than words" and beyond. Words have become something that really carries no meaning these days. Everyone can read a romance novel and recite some romantic words to their partner because of it. However out of the heart flow the issues of the life, and that means the true issues. If you are in complete and true love, you will radiate love in everything you do and say to everyone else. And the same holds true if you're not happy, it will show in everything you do.
I believe that opening the mind and heart more and closing the mouth can be extremely beneficial for a relationship to be effective. Show them your appreciation and love. It will put the relationship to the test of whether or not it is right.
Hello,
ReplyDeleteBeing able to non-verbally communicate to one another in a relationship is one of the most important factors if one is to have a healthy relationship with their partner.
Yes, you can express yourself beautifully and in full detail with words, but I also feel that non-verbal messages affect people more than verbal messages.
For example, if somebody is a smooth talker, has a lot going for them, and is great looking but his/her facial expression and posture make people uncomfortable, that person will not be successful.
People respond in a positive way to people radiate with energy both verbally and nonverbally, but if somebody displays negative attitude just by standing in a certain way, that person will not get far in life.
I agree with Silal with being able to non verbally communicate to on another in a relationship is one of the most important factors to a great healthy relationship. Non-verbal messages can be different with each person we communicate with like your boyfriend for instance or your teacher; it’ll be two different messages. You send the same message to those two parties; they will most definitely interpret them differently.
ReplyDeleteIt is true that once you get to know someone then you can get non verbal messages across more effectively but you must not assume right away otherwise we create judgments and can be awkward mistakes in certain situations. You can’t automatically think of what they mean by their non verbal messages, you have to think of your options and of course who it is your communicating with in order to get the key message across.
Goober,
ReplyDeleteI can totally agree with what you’re saying especially in romantic relationships. I feel like romantic relationships really blossom through nonverbal communication, either from a smile, a hug, or even a look. I agree that really knowing someone can make you really good at nonverbal cues and communication with that person. When I’m with my boyfriend it’s so funny because he can look at me and just vibe with me and he’ll know I’m hungry, and I laugh every time. He always said that when I look at him for a long time he always needs to give me a peck or a kiss because he feels like I’m saying them with my eyes.
Good post!
Hi Goober,
ReplyDeleteI never thought of nonverbal messages having a middleman. It’s kind of like saying it is either black or white, there is no gray, when I really think about it your right. The sender and/or receiver can be either understand the message or misinterpreted it. I like the fact that you gave two different examples of nonverbal communication with the message being misinterpreted in one case with co-workers and completely understood with your boyfriend. This shows that the more you know someone and become more intimate the more in tune you are to their mannerisms and expressions. I see this with family members, especially parents, it can take one look and the kids freeze because they know they are not doing what they are suppose to do. I have personally encountered this type of nonverbal communication as well as been the sender.