Nonverbal communication
Topic: Fundamentals
Communication beyond words: facial expression, eye contact, posture, gestures, touch, tone and pace of voice, silence and personal space. When words and nonverbal cues disagree, people usually believe the nonverbal ones. Meanings differ between cultures. Keep an open posture at eye level and notice cues such as a client grimacing while saying "I'm fine".
- Also known as:
- Body language
- In Turkish:
- Sözsüz iletişim
What does Nonverbal communication mean?
Nonverbal communication is part of the Fundamentals topic in nursing. Students meet it in class, on clinical placements and while preparing for exams.
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