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The document discusses two tasks related to non-verbal communication. The first task defines elements of non-verbal communication such as body language, eye contact, personal space, and facial expressions. The second task identifies 5 universally recognized facial expressions (happiness, sadness, anger, surprise, disgust) and 5 universally recognized hand gestures (thumbs up, devil horns, looking at watch, OK sign, V sign).

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MCM301 Assignment 1 Solution Knowledge of World

The document discusses two tasks related to non-verbal communication. The first task defines elements of non-verbal communication such as body language, eye contact, personal space, and facial expressions. The second task identifies 5 universally recognized facial expressions (happiness, sadness, anger, surprise, disgust) and 5 universally recognized hand gestures (thumbs up, devil horns, looking at watch, OK sign, V sign).

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MCM301 Assignment No.

1 2020

Task 1:

Briefly discuss the elements of non-verbal communications.

Answer:

Nonverbal correspondence is the transmission of messages or signals through a nonverbal stage,


for example, eye to eye connection, outward appearances, motions, act, and the separation
between two people. This type of correspondence is portrayed by different channels and
researchers contend that nonverbal correspondence can pass on more significance than verbal
correspondence. A few researchers express that a great many people trust types of nonverbal
correspondence over verbal correspondence.

There are many different types of non-verbal communication. They include:

Body movements (kinesics), for example, hand gestures or nodding or shaking the head, which
are often the easiest element of non-verbal communication to control.

Posture or how you stand or sit, whether your arms are crossed, and so on.

Eye contact, where the amount of eye contact often determines the level of trust and
trustworthiness.

Para-language or aspects of the voice apart from speech, such as pitch, tone, and speed of
speaking.

Closeness or personal space (proxemics), which determines the level of intimacy, and which
varies very much by culture.

Facial expressions, including smiling, frowning and blinking, which are very hard to control
consciously.Interestingly, the broad facial expressions that show strong emotions, such as fear,
anger, and happiness, are the same throughout the world.

Physiological changes, for example, you may sweat or blink more when you are nervous, and
your heart rate is also likely to increase. These are almost impossible to control consciously and
are therefore a very important indicator of mental state.

Task 2:
Your task is to identify the five pictures of facial expressions and five pictures of hand
gestures; those facial and hand gestures must be globally recognized with same meaning.

5 pictures of facial expressions which are globally recognized by the same meanings.

1. Happiness/Joy

Joy (Sometimes referred to as ‘Happiness’ – symbolized by rising of the mouth corners (an
obvious smile) and tightening of the eyelids.

2. Sadness

Sadness – symbolized by lowering of the mouth corners, the eyebrows descending to the
inner corners and the eyelids dropping.
3. Angry

Angry - symbolized by eyebrows lowering, lips pressing firmly and eyes bulging

4. Surprise

Surprises- symbolized by eyebrows arching, eyes opening wide an exposing whiter, with
the jaw dropping slightly.

5. Disgust

Disgust- symbolized by the upper lip rising, Nose Bridge wrinkling and cheeks rising.

5 pictures of hand gestures which are globally recognized by the same meanings
Hand Gesture:

A gesture is a form of non-verbal communication or non-vocal communication in which visible


bodily actions communicate particular messages, either in place of, or in conjunction with,
speech. Gestures include movement of the hands, face, or other parts of the body.

1. Thumbs up.

Thumbs up, Like. The thumbs up gesture is usually used to mean good, approval,


agreement or well done. Attention, in the Arab countries this sign is the equivalent of the
finger of honor.

2. The Horn Finger

A hand gesture raising the pinky and index fingers on one hand is the emoji with a
variety of other meanings. It can refer to heavy metal, the devil or an encouragement to
proceed with an activity. Rock Emoji generally used at parties or concerts, especially
those of rock music

3. Looking at the watch


Watch-it. To be careful or cautious; to pay attention to what one is doing.

4. The Ok

The OK or ring gesture is performed by connecting the thumb and index into a circle, and
holding the other fingers straight or relaxed away from the palm. Commonly used by drivers it
signifies “I am OK” or “Are you OK?”

5. The V Sign
A sign that is made by holding your hand up with your palm facing out and your index and
middle fingers in a "V" shape and that is used to mean "victory" or "peace" 

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