People can talk and talk and talk, and you never understand a word they're saying. And some people don't have to say a word. Body Language is something to behold. It alludes to what words can often hide.
Body language is nonverbal communication. It's an art form for some. For many of us, it's mystery. Ever try to figure out if someone was interested in you? Did you follow all the key signs to look for and still couldn't tell? Did you think they were interested, only to find yourself blushing ear to ear and wishing you could hide under a rock? Or think they're just not interested, and then they plant a kiss on you, damn near brings you to your knees? How could you miss that?
Some of us just aren't very good with nonverbal communication. SO much is given away in other forms of communication. Long gone are the real conversations. We've become so reliant on our phones and social media. We text everything, yet none of it gets the message across. We have begun to abbreviate everything. Never mind that the art of writing a note is long gone, so is nonverbal communication.
Think about it. People break up over a text. Possibly because it's easier to text than face someone. Having to see all that nonverbal communication can be disheartening and will definitely make you uneasy. Nothing quite like someone's facial expression when you tell them things aren't working out. Or the gestures that follow.... no bueno!! Why are we so afraid of real human interaction? People are more comfortable on their phones, talking and texting than they are in conversation. But body language is an epic form of communication. Without it, so much of the message from a few words can be lost.
Emotions can be detected more quickly and accurately with body language. What about a handshake? Isn't that nonverbal communication? I mean yes, it's a greeting ritual, but isn't it more? Doesn't it say something about that person? Confidence? Respect? Manners? Sure, many cultures don't practice handshakes and in some cultures men are not allowed to shake hands with women and vice versa. But isn't it far more difficult to shake hands with someone you merely know via a social media environment? Okay, Okay - I get it the world wide web has opened the lines of communication so wide... blah blah blah. But I still concede there's no better communication than face to face.
Law enforcement uses body language as tells, and so do poker players. Body language provides unspoken cues. Some people can master deceit with lies, but their body language will give them away. Ever ask someone a question, they tell you one thing - but their body language screams something else?? Can you tell if someone is lying or truly happy to hear from you via text??
Kinesics is the study and interpretation of body language. "Kinesics is the interpretation of body motion communication such as facial expressions and gestures — that is, nonverbal behavior related to movement of any part of the body or the body as a whole." It's all non-linguistic. It's quite fascinating. How many games can you think of that are based on nonverbal skills??
So you want to express to your special someone that you're in the mood, but can't use words - think a phone or social media will get that message across better than your nonverbal skills?? Good luck with that!! I'll take my chances with nonverbal skills... so many more options!!!
Body language is nonverbal communication. It's an art form for some. For many of us, it's mystery. Ever try to figure out if someone was interested in you? Did you follow all the key signs to look for and still couldn't tell? Did you think they were interested, only to find yourself blushing ear to ear and wishing you could hide under a rock? Or think they're just not interested, and then they plant a kiss on you, damn near brings you to your knees? How could you miss that?
Some of us just aren't very good with nonverbal communication. SO much is given away in other forms of communication. Long gone are the real conversations. We've become so reliant on our phones and social media. We text everything, yet none of it gets the message across. We have begun to abbreviate everything. Never mind that the art of writing a note is long gone, so is nonverbal communication.
Think about it. People break up over a text. Possibly because it's easier to text than face someone. Having to see all that nonverbal communication can be disheartening and will definitely make you uneasy. Nothing quite like someone's facial expression when you tell them things aren't working out. Or the gestures that follow.... no bueno!! Why are we so afraid of real human interaction? People are more comfortable on their phones, talking and texting than they are in conversation. But body language is an epic form of communication. Without it, so much of the message from a few words can be lost.
Emotions can be detected more quickly and accurately with body language. What about a handshake? Isn't that nonverbal communication? I mean yes, it's a greeting ritual, but isn't it more? Doesn't it say something about that person? Confidence? Respect? Manners? Sure, many cultures don't practice handshakes and in some cultures men are not allowed to shake hands with women and vice versa. But isn't it far more difficult to shake hands with someone you merely know via a social media environment? Okay, Okay - I get it the world wide web has opened the lines of communication so wide... blah blah blah. But I still concede there's no better communication than face to face.
Law enforcement uses body language as tells, and so do poker players. Body language provides unspoken cues. Some people can master deceit with lies, but their body language will give them away. Ever ask someone a question, they tell you one thing - but their body language screams something else?? Can you tell if someone is lying or truly happy to hear from you via text??
Kinesics is the study and interpretation of body language. "Kinesics is the interpretation of body motion communication such as facial expressions and gestures — that is, nonverbal behavior related to movement of any part of the body or the body as a whole." It's all non-linguistic. It's quite fascinating. How many games can you think of that are based on nonverbal skills??
So you want to express to your special someone that you're in the mood, but can't use words - think a phone or social media will get that message across better than your nonverbal skills?? Good luck with that!! I'll take my chances with nonverbal skills... so many more options!!!
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