Test 3 Flashcards
(43 cards)
What % of communication is non-verbal?
93%
What is the 1st thing about a person who studies non-verbal communication notices about other individuals?
The way someones body moves
In the middle East, what does it mean one person gestures for another person to go in a doorway first?
The power person helps someone through the door.
What does it mean to have the “upper hand” to world leaders?
The bottom of the hand shake is a vulnerable position, the person on the left has more power (has the Upper Hand).
Does Nixon display that he has nothing to hide when answering questions about water Gate, or is he trying to just survive the press conference?
Nixon is just trying to get through the press conference, he is holding his hands behind his back (touch gesture). He also is holding something protecting himself. Defensive. (Cross arms, stand back, shake head).
What does it mean when someone makes a definitive statement and the backs away?
The didn’t tell the truth, hiding something.
How does George Bush react non-verbally when he makes a mistake?
He becomes kind of like a kid, shoulder shrug
When did politicians really begin to focus on their non-verbal visual image?
1960 Presidential campaign… the great debate
What is a non-verbal sign that someone feels threatened?
Hunch over
How do u organize a speech?
- Introduction
- Main point 1
- Main Point 2
- Main point 3
- Conclusion
What are the parts of the introduction?
- Attention getter
- Preview
- Thesis
Introduction attention getter
-Ask questions
-Make a reference
-Startling statement
-quotation
-tell a story
DON’T introduce yourself
Introduction Preview
Give an overview of the main points first, second, and third.
Introduction Thesis
Tell the audience exactly what you will be speaking about. One complete sentence.
Main points
Each main point should support thesis, 3 main points total
Parts of main point
Transition sentence, Link to thesis, details, and concluding sentence.
What will u talk about most in the main points?
Details
Conclusion
Summarize speech, circle back to introduction
How many transition sentences will you have in a 3 main point paragraph? and a 2?
4, and 3
Parts of conclusion
Transition sentence, Restate preview, Restate Thesis, and final thought.
Why is eye contact important?
First its about making connections, Its a sign of respect, (some cultures don’t believe in eye contact)
What is Extemporaneous speaking?
A speech method where the speaker refers back to his or her short notes to prompt their speech. (tell stories, avoid fact heavy speeches, be expert on topic)
What is unconscious competence?
An individual has so much practice it becomes second nature, and they don’t even have to think about it any more.
What is Conscious Competence?
The individual knows how to do something but has to concentrate to do it.
