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communication
Topics for today:
• Interpersonal
communication
• Assertiveness
• Verbal, paraverbal and
nonverbal communication
The Multiple Intelligences
(Howard Gardner, 1993)
Interpersonal intelligence
The key concept
is
Assertiveness
What does it mean to
be assertive
in communication?
It is the best conscious choice between two extremes:
passive---------asertive---------aggressive
Outlines:
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not express their violates the rights of
feelings, views and needs others, sarcasm,
on their own criticize, judge
fail to vouch or assert for try to dominate others
themselves use humiliation to
allow others to interfere control others
on their rights and opinions be very impulsive
tend to speak in a soft speak in a loud,
and apologetic manner demanding, and
very poor eye contact overbearing voice
and improper body not listen well
language and postures have piercing eye
contact and an
overbearing posture
To be assertive means:
Verbal (content):
express feelings clearly, appropriately, and
respectfully
use “I” statements
communicate respect for others
consider adverse views
formulate positive statements
active listening
Paraverbal (voice):
use a tone of voice calm and warm
using a suitable rhythm of speech, nor too slowly
nor too rushed
use the appropriate volume
speaks with the voice of chest not from the neck
active listening
Nonverbal (mimics, gesture, posture)
to have a relaxed body posture & body
alignment
to have good eye contact (look to the upper
triangle face)
to smile with selfconfidence
active listening
Active listening
What is expedient assertiveness for you?
vs
Assertive attitude is based on
some values:
e ct si
re sp nc er
it y
coop
open erati
ing on
empathy
hon v i ty
esty s i t i
p o
More about nonverbal
communication
Every act of communication involves sending a message
This message can have one to three dimensions: verbal, paraverbal and nonverbal
How are the three dimensions mostly perceived in communication?
Albert Mehrabian formula: 7 – 38 – 55
Nonverbal communication
Mimics (expressionsµexpressions)
Gesture (manual, nonmanual)
Posture (the body orientation)
Olfactory communication
Clothes
Proxemics
Mimics
eyes (gazes, eyeball, seyebrow)
mouth ( smile, lips, mandibula)
microexpression (involuntary)
head position
Gesture
Mirroring effect
CONGRUENCE
CLUSTERING