Nonverbal communication can best be defined as communication between individuals and groups of people to send and receive messages. There are different forms of nonverbal communication such as sounds, behaviors and items. For instance, we can see in the cartoon image how the person at the front of the classroom has chosen not to speak but instead communicate through his facial gestures such as smiling for his discussion. Smiles tend to always be related to happiness. The rest of the classroom has received the presenter’s non verbal communication with enthusiasm and displaying support. The teacher is smiling showing she is happy with the presentation and the student in the blue shirt has a thumbs showing how he believes the presenter did a good job.

This image reminds me of how I use non verbal communication in school. When I attended Borough of Manhattan Community College I took a speech class. We would present every week on a new topic and while we would use verbal communication to carry out the speech, nonverbal communication also helps to read people you are presenting to0. For instance, I would speak about my favorite interest such as trying new cafes and going out with friends during a presentation but, I started to get nervous the class was not enjoying the presentation. I began to look at every one’s face to pick up on facial gestures demonstrating they were enjoying it. Some of my classmates were smiling and leaning forward demonstrating their interest in my speech. Facial gestures are a form of non verbal communication that help send and receive messages between people.

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