Problem:
Spend 10-15 minutes in a social setting. You do not need to be within hearing distance and it is best if your subjects do not feel themselves observed. Use discretion and respect their privacy. Observe the non-verbal communication behaviours of the individuals.
Choose 5 non-verbal communication behaviours for your report.
Assignment to be posted in the Discussion Board where indicated:
Introduction: Give a brief overview of where the exchange took place, and the make-up of the group (do not included names).
What type of behaviour was used (ie: emblem, illustrator, adaptor, touch, eye contact, personal space, gestures etc. Briefly explain.
Was the communication complimented/contradicted by the non-verbal communication? Were you able to tell what was occurring in each of the scenarios based on your observations? How might this be useful in recognizing and controlling an escalation in a situation? (3)
You may answer in point form or sentence format. If using point form be sure to be specific and include pertinent points.