Characteristics
Functions
Types
100

This characteristic includes actions like yawning during a presentation, which can send mixed signals to the audience.

What is ambiguous communication.

100

By using wide body language we can make us feel more confident.

What is influencing ourselves?

100

This type includes aspects of tone, pitch and volume to give the same word multiple meanings. 

What is voice?

200

This aspect of non-verbal communication includes hand signals or head nodding to act as a substitute for verbal expressions.

What is emblem?

200

An example is putting on a fake smile to make other think that you are happy.

What is concealing/deceiving?

200

This type involves communicating through the act of hugs, handshakes or pats on the back.

What is touch?

300

This Characteristic of non-verbal communication involves emojis to communicate feelings or ideas.

What is "Occurs in Mediated Messages"?

300

The way we utilize our non-verbal communication to communicate with others.

What is influencing others?

300

Intimate, personal, social and public space are proxemics type.

What is Distance?

400

This Characteristic of non-verbal communication includes a police officer directing traffic or a man yawning to communicate fatigue to communicate a message.

 What is Primarily Relational?

400

The way we use our non-verbal communication helps us build up our relationships.

What is Creating and maintaining relationships?

400

People often use this type of non-verbal communication to express ownership or personal space.

What is territoriality?

500

The Characteristic of non-verbal communication that describes the inevitable use of non-verbal communication.

What is always occurring?

500

The way we use non-verbal communication to control who we are engaging with.

What is regulating interaction?

500

This type includes aspects like style, cleanliness, and presentation, often influencing first impressions.

What is clothing?