Choose a real relationship in your life and evaluate the nonverbal communication behaviors.
You can choose any one of the relationships below:
1. Female-Male Relationship - may be platonic or romantic.
2. Supervisor-Employee Relationship - can be for a current or previous job.
3. Teacher-Student Relationship - must be a face-to-face relationship.
3 page Essay addressing the questions below. APA Format double-spaced with 1" margins and 12-point font.
1. How would you describe your relationship with the other person?
2. What role does nonverbal communication play in the type relationship you chose? Be specific.
3. How do the categories of nonverbal communication behavior differ between the members of the relationship? Give specific examples of behaviors you experience during interactions with the other person.
a. Physical Appearance
b. Personal Space
c. Gesture and Body Movement
d. Touch
e. Face and Eye Behavior
f. Scent / Smell
g. Vocal Behavior
h. Time
4. Do the nonverbal communication behavior differences you identified above confirm or contradict the description of the relationship in the book? Why or why not?
5. How does immediacy affect the type of relationship you chose? Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of nonverbal immediacy.