Nonverbal Communication Signal

A Nonverbal Communication Signal is a wordless physical communication signal that conveys information through non-linguistic means such as body movements, facial expressions, and vocal qualities.

• AKA: Nonverbal Cue, Non-Linguistic Signal, Body Language Signal, Physical Communication Cue.
• Context:
  • It can typically convey Nonverbal Communication Emotional Information through nonverbal communication signal feeling expression and nonverbal communication signal mood display.
  • It can typically complement Nonverbal Communication Verbal Message through nonverbal communication signal speech reinforcement and nonverbal communication signal meaning enhancement.
  • It can typically regulate Nonverbal Communication Interaction Flow through nonverbal communication signal turn-taking cue and nonverbal communication signal conversation management.
  • It can typically establish Nonverbal Communication Social Relationship through nonverbal communication signal status display and nonverbal communication signal intimacy level.
  • It can typically communicate Nonverbal Communication Implicit Message through nonverbal communication signal unspoken meaning and nonverbal communication signal subtle indication.
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  • It can often operate Nonverbal Communication Unconscious Level through nonverbal communication signal automatic expression and nonverbal communication signal involuntary display.
  • It can often create Nonverbal Communication Message Cluster through nonverbal communication signal multiple channel and nonverbal communication signal combined cue.
  • It can often demonstrate Nonverbal Communication Cultural Variation through nonverbal communication signal cultural norm and nonverbal communication signal social convention.
  • It can often reveal Nonverbal Communication True Feeling through nonverbal communication signal emotional leakage and nonverbal communication signal deception cue.
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  • It can range from being a Subtle Nonverbal Communication Signal to being an Obvious Nonverbal Communication Signal, depending on its nonverbal communication signal visibility.
  • It can range from being a Conscious Nonverbal Communication Signal to being an Unconscious Nonverbal Communication Signal, depending on its nonverbal communication signal intentionality.
  • It can range from being a Universal Nonverbal Communication Signal to being a Culture-Specific Nonverbal Communication Signal, depending on its nonverbal communication signal cultural scope.
  • It can range from being a Static Nonverbal Communication Signal to being a Dynamic Nonverbal Communication Signal, depending on its nonverbal communication signal movement pattern.
  • It can range from being a Proximal Nonverbal Communication Signal to being a Distal Nonverbal Communication Signal, depending on its nonverbal communication signal transmission distance.
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  • It can manifest through Body Language for nonverbal communication signal physical expression.
  • It can utilize Facial Expression for nonverbal communication signal facial display.
  • It can employ Gesture Communication Act for nonverbal communication signal hand movement.
  • It can incorporate Paralinguistic Communication for nonverbal communication signal vocal quality.
  • It can integrate with Proxemics for nonverbal communication signal spatial behavior.
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• Example(s):
  • Nonverbal Communication Kinesic Signals, such as:
    • Nonverbal Communication Body Movement Signal using nonverbal communication signal postural change.
    • Nonverbal Communication Gesture Signal employing nonverbal communication signal hand motion.
    • Nonverbal Communication Facial Expression Signal displaying nonverbal communication signal facial muscle.
  • Nonverbal Communication Proxemic Signals, such as:
    • Nonverbal Communication Distance Signal establishing nonverbal communication signal personal space.
    • Nonverbal Communication Territory Signal marking nonverbal communication signal spatial boundary.
    • Nonverbal Communication Orientation Signal showing nonverbal communication signal body direction.
  • Nonverbal Communication Haptic Signals, such as:
    • Nonverbal Communication Touch Signal involving nonverbal communication signal physical contact.
    • Nonverbal Communication Pressure Signal applying nonverbal communication signal tactile force.
    • Nonverbal Communication Temperature Signal conveying nonverbal communication signal thermal sensation.
  • Nonverbal Communication Paralinguistic Signals, such as:
    • Nonverbal Communication Tone Signal modulating nonverbal communication signal voice quality.
    • Nonverbal Communication Pitch Signal varying nonverbal communication signal vocal frequency.
    • Nonverbal Communication Volume Signal adjusting nonverbal communication signal sound level.
  • Nonverbal Communication Appearance Signals, such as:
    • Nonverbal Communication Clothing Signal presenting nonverbal communication signal dress choice.
    • Nonverbal Communication Grooming Signal displaying nonverbal communication signal personal care.
    • Nonverbal Communication Accessory Signal wearing nonverbal communication signal decorative item.
  • Nonverbal Communication Chronemic Signals, such as:
    • Nonverbal Communication Timing Signal managing nonverbal communication signal temporal pattern.
    • Nonverbal Communication Duration Signal controlling nonverbal communication signal time length.
    • Nonverbal Communication Punctuality Signal demonstrating nonverbal communication signal time respect.
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • Verbal Communication Signal, which uses spoken words and linguistic structure.
  • Written Communication Signal, which employs text symbols and written language.
  • Sign Language Signal, which constitutes formal language despite being visual modality.
  • Mathematical Symbol, which represents abstract concept through symbolic notation.
• See: Body Language, Nonverbal Communication, Facial Expression, Gesture Communication Act, Paralinguistic Communication, Proxemics, Haptic Communication, Human Behavior, Communication Task, Social Signal.

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