Chapter Seven: Nonverbal and Verbal Messages Across Cultures
Learning Objectives
- Discover how words have different rules.
- Determine the level of abstraction.
- Comprehend the concept of metamessages.
- Distinguish the differences between instrumental and regulatory functions.
- Appreciate the interactional and imaginative functions of language.
- Examine the personal, ritual, and cultural functions of language.
- Understand how naming and identity can influence perceptions.
- Comprehend how language can impact affiliation with others.
- Identify the difference between sexist and racist language.
- Differentiate between informal and formal language.
- Determine the different types of informal language.
- Understand improper language and biased language.
- Examine ways to improve your vocabulary.
- Increase your awareness and adaptation of language.
- Realize the importance of checking for understanding.
- Understand the importance of nonverbal communication.
- Differentiate between the functions of nonverbal communication.
- Understand the functions of nonverbal communication in day-to-day interactions.
- Understand and provide examples of the subcategories of nonverbal communication.
- Know the subcategories of nonverbal communication influencing interpersonal communication.
- Understand how the categories of nonverbal communication influence perception.
- Understand research findings associated with the categories of nonverbal communication.
- Explain the areas of nonverbal communication that can be assessed and improved.
- Discuss the importance of observation when it comes to improving nonverbal behaviors.
- Understand that nonverbal communication is a skill that requires practice.
