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Download Solution PDFCommunication through gesture is related to
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Option 1 : Kinesics
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Key Points
- Kinesics is a form of non-verbal communication.
- Communication through body language is known as Kinesics.
- It helps in improving our communication quality.
- It helps in knowing the particular expression of the person.
- It includes
- Facial expressions
- Postures
- Body movement
- Gestures
- Eye Contact
- Haptics
- Gestures
- It is a nonverbal behavior that uses visible body actions to communicate a message.
- It involves motion of the body, hands, or face to convey information.
- Example:
- Traffic man uses finger or hand to indicate the vehicles.
- Rubbing the eyes indicates discomfort.
Important Points
- Non-verbal communication is the communication done through the use of gestures, facial expressions, senses, touch, etc.
- It has a very limited range as compared to Verbal Communication.
- It includes
- Kinesics
- Proxemics
- Chronemics
- Para lingual
- Artifacts
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