Before getting into the believability and trustworthiness of nonverbal communication. Let us take a look into the negative aspects of how nonverbal communication might be used to wrong others, as well as how those negative aspects might affect different areas of our life. In his novel The Power of Nonverbal Communication How You Act is More Important than what you Say, Henry Calero says, “There’s a downside to working with nonverbal communication, though. A lot of people who purport to be experts in nonverbal communication confuse it with various metaphysical and supernatural beliefs” (Calero, pg. 280). Neuro-linguistic programming also known as NLP, is defined as a way in which we communicate with ourselves. As it might already be known,
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Nonverbal communication when it comes down to it ca)n create conflict, sharing secrets and receiving a look of disapproval. It might also cause discomfort, not everyone likes being so close to each other. Then there are the positive effects of nonverbal communication in a relationship. Those positive effects would include a feeling of closeness, where a smile can bring people together and create a bonding period. It can also create an enhanced understanding between two people, be it an emotional understanding or just a general understanding that can bring two people …show more content…
Keep in mind that your posture speaks to the conversation as well. If a person is slouching in the midst of a conversation it can convey a message that they are experiencing some sort of boredom and disinterest in the conversation.
The article “The Importance of Verbal & Nonverbal Communication” written by Amy Lucas, provides some simple suggestions on ways to improve nonverbal communication. Some of these examples include, "watching other people 's body language, facial expressions, and intonations, and being conscious of your own physicality and feelings..." (Lucas).
Nonverbal communication is also found throughout scripture in many instances. These instances include how the people in the Bible behaved, how they presented themselves to God as well as other people. Throughout scripture, there are around 500 words recorded from Jesus alone. This means that He used more nonverbal cues than He did words. The nonverbal cues used by Jesus included His way of life and the love that He has towards His people. Isaiah 53 says, "Who has believed our message and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? He was oppressed and afflicted, yet he did not open his mouth; he was led like a lamb to slaughter, and as a sheep before its shearers is silent so he did not open his mouth” (New International Version, Isa.
Nonverbal communication when it comes down to it ca)n create conflict, sharing secrets and receiving a look of disapproval. It might also cause discomfort, not everyone likes being so close to each other. Then there are the positive effects of nonverbal communication in a relationship. Those positive effects would include a feeling of closeness, where a smile can bring people together and create a bonding period. It can also create an enhanced understanding between two people, be it an emotional understanding or just a general understanding that can bring two people …show more content…
Keep in mind that your posture speaks to the conversation as well. If a person is slouching in the midst of a conversation it can convey a message that they are experiencing some sort of boredom and disinterest in the conversation.
The article “The Importance of Verbal & Nonverbal Communication” written by Amy Lucas, provides some simple suggestions on ways to improve nonverbal communication. Some of these examples include, "watching other people 's body language, facial expressions, and intonations, and being conscious of your own physicality and feelings..." (Lucas).
Nonverbal communication is also found throughout scripture in many instances. These instances include how the people in the Bible behaved, how they presented themselves to God as well as other people. Throughout scripture, there are around 500 words recorded from Jesus alone. This means that He used more nonverbal cues than He did words. The nonverbal cues used by Jesus included His way of life and the love that He has towards His people. Isaiah 53 says, "Who has believed our message and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? He was oppressed and afflicted, yet he did not open his mouth; he was led like a lamb to slaughter, and as a sheep before its shearers is silent so he did not open his mouth” (New International Version, Isa.