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Nonverbal Communication And Non Verbal Communication

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Non-verbal communication consists mainly of the things people do with their body language. There are times where words are expressed and non-verbal communication could help emphasize the message. A few examples of nonverbal communication are hand gestures eye contact, facial expressions as well as tone and volume. I was given this assignment to observe a situation and take note of the nonverbal communication that occurred. I also had to observe whether the non-verbals were able to execute the message and if the behavior was acceptable.

I went to Sprouts, a grocery store, Saturday, August 28th at approximately 6:40 p.m. As I walked into the grocery store I noticed that it was not very crowded, but the vibe seemed to be very uptight and sort of stressful. The customers looked tired and they just wanted to get a few items and leave the store as quickly as possible. Other times, the pace is a lot slower and the people are more willing to socialize. I walked through the isles a few times, until I saw a father and son. My first assumption based on the dad’s outer appearance was that he is strict and protective. The dad had a serious face and his son was inside the shopping cart. The dad must be around thirty- five years old. The son spoke clearly, so I assume he is about four years old. The dad had his back to the shopping cart because he was scooping chocolate covered fruit into a plastic zip lock bag from the bulk food area. I look at the child and he is standing up at the

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