DESCRIBE: In Chapter 5, DeVito outlines the principles of nonverbal communication. In your own words, describe these principles and examine the specific examples discussed by Gladwell in his article The Naked Face. (1 page in length)
RELATE: How do you integrate verbal and nonverbal messages in your own everyday communications? Have you noticed your nonverbal communication contradicting your verbal message? How could you specifically improve your nonverbal communication with others? Explain your examples using the framework of the channels of nonverbal communication discussed in Chapter 5. (1-2 pages in length)
REITERATE: Consider and explain Gladwell’s “take home message” about nonverbal communication in your own words. Why does he conclude that some people are better than others at “reading people’s thoughts just by looking at them”? What are the potential benefits of superior nonverbal communication? (1-2 pages in length)
Journal submission requirements:
Your submission should be 3-5 pages in length
Use correct APA formatting for in-text citations
Resources for assessment:
Textbook Readings: The Interpersonal Communication Book by Joseph A. DeVito, 14th Edition, Chapters 4 Verbal Messages and 5 Nonverbal Messages
The Naked Face by Malcolm Gladwell
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