Non-Verbal Communication

Nonverbal communication between people is communication through sending and receiving wordless cues.

Non-Verbal Communication

Body Language

What’s the importance of non- verbal communication in an interview, in the workplace, at school….

Think to yourself

Might be a good idea to look over your notes……..

Today we will: practice our listening skills

So we can: become better listeners in school and in our personal lives

On the back of your note sheet:

Make a T chart and label

Begin filling in as many qualities / examples of good listening and bad listening skills

Listening Not Listening

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Conversation ActivityYou will draw a conversation topic and have a conversation with your partner for 3-5 minutes

Be thinking of what you will say

Communication Practice

Topic- HorsesMe: Horses are my favorite animal. I have a horse named Corky.

Partner: Cool! My favorite animal is a koala bear. I don’t have any pets though

Me: Koala Bears! I’ve always wanted to go to Australia

Partner: Yeah, but Ireland sounds way cooler since they have castles

Me: True! Castles can be spooky and the knights are cool too.

Partner: And the knights ride on horses! I love brown horses, the clydesdales are so big.

Me: Corky is brown! He’s not as big as a clydesdale though. Do you ride horses?

Looks at the speaker and makes Eye Contact.

Focuses on what the speaker is saying and not on his/her own next statement.

Does not finish the other person’s sentences.

Uses positive body language and verbal signals.

Asks good questions to prompt further discussion.

Does not change the subject too quickly.

A Good Listener...

What’s the importance of listening in an interview, in the workplace, at school….

Think to yourself