1.3 Functions
• Accenting - punctuate • Complementing - support • Contradicting – opposite to • Regulating - control • Repeating – send the same meaning • Substituting - replace
Level of Meaning
• Cognitive content - stated messages, what is said openly
• Affective content - feelings, attitudes, and behaviors
✓ 7% through words, 38% through voice, and 55% through looks and behaviors
• The “OK” sign • The thumb up and thumb down sign • The “V” sign • Other signs
The “OK” Sign
• America: agree or everything is ok • Latin America: offensive, similar to showing your
middle finger • France: you’re worthless • Turkey: one is homosexual • Australia: zero
The Thumb Up Sign
• Most American and European countries - great, approve
Chapter 3 Nonverbal Communication