6. Invitation to Insight Explore the characteristics of nonverbal communication as communicative yet ambiguous. a. Observe the
Question:
6. Invitation to Insight Explore the characteristics of nonverbal communication as communicative yet ambiguous.
a. Observe the nonverbal behaviors of a person you work with. What interpretations do you attach to your observations?
Describe an alternative interpretation for each nonverbal behavior you have noticed.
Speculate on which of your interpretations might be more accurate. Verify your perceptions by asking your co-worker what the behavior means.
b. Ask a co-worker to observe you during a meeting. After the meeting, have your co-worker describe some of your nonverbal behaviors and speculate what meanings you intended. Did your co-worker’s perceptions match your intentions?
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Communicating At Work Principles And Practices For Business And The Professions
ISBN: 9780073385174
10th Edition
Authors: Ronald Adler, Jeanne Marquardt Elmhorst