1) Principles of Nonverbal Communication

There are eight principles that outline nonverbal communication. Nonverbal communication is what our body language and actions show. The symbolism created by nonverbal communication says a lot about our intentions and actions. Two principles that stuck out to me were: 1 and 2

1) Nonverbal communication affects the quality of our relationships: Our actions show what we feel about another person. The actions we commit around another person shows our real intentions and thoughts. For example, a person of attraction, you would notice the other person start to flip their hair or try to look more attractive. In a negative light, giving a person expressionless staring shows that you are thinking of them in a negative way. There can be small group disrepancy when members choose to show each other positive or

2) Nonverbal communication is more likely to be believed than verbal communication: "Actions speak louder than words."Our actions should back up what we say or do. In small groups if we tell other members that we are going to do it, but dont do it. It shows our lack of responsibility. However If we do, do what we are supposed to do, we are seen in a positive light.