Can you give me some examples of ways we communicate non-verbally?

[Nikki1989]

Updates

2 mo

Yeah, eye contact is meaningless... so avoid the obvious.

[loveslongnails]

Well they all seem kind of obvious to me, but everything about body language is a communication. The tricky part is it can be very different in different cultures. Things like spatial distances and how you position yourself say a lot.

[Nikki1989]

Yes, a close talker doesn't mean they are hitting on you.

[loveslongnails]

No, and in some cultures, it's considered rude if you're not close.

[Bklynbadboy12]

With our facial expressions

[Bklynbadboy12]

Thanks for the MHO

[Sangita93]

There are hundreds of ways and tricks of non-verbal communication, it relies mainly on code language developed between communicators and listeners and silent signals to convey intent. We were taught some tricks and ways of non-verbal communication in scout activity during schooling. It builds trust withing group, and express emotion. Key techniques were flag signals, whistling, morse code signals, torch light signals and mimicry of bird and animal sounds. Other techniques include use of body posture, keeping arms uncrossed or leaning in slightly to show engagement, matching the facial expression to the situation, and using intentional eye contact or blinking depending on situation. Body postures and facial expressions can be interpreted only from short distance, but flag or light signals can be sent to longer distances. Sometimes we were using hands to highlight important points, open palms to signal honesty, and use hand movements naturally. Non-verbal communication is paralanguage, and both the parties must be knowing meaning of each signal and action clearly. During mimicking bird or animal sounds, tone, pitch, volume, and pace of speech significantly alter the meaning of message.

[Agape93]

Here's an example. When my aggression is kicking in, my head drops a bit but I maintain direct eye contact, my posture changes etc. Because I'm getting ready to hurt someone.

My girl will usually turn her body away from people when she doesn't want to deal with them.

[NathanDavis]

I have been told to my close friends to have about a thousand different smiles, smirks, grins and such... lol

[DecentMan]

Angle of body and eyes - slight smile , actions and effort to help or assist someone , music even. Loads of signs can suggest whether someone likes you - or is angry with you or is disinterested.

[Horsegirly2001]

Eye contact. Can be very meaningful and often say more than words ever could.

[Sangramrajek]

With eyes, hand gestures, using head, we can communicate

[Jen_oic]

With our hands

@Nikki1989

[Anonymous]

Imagination