How far does non-verbal communication (NVC) regulate conversation?
How far does non-verbal communication (NVC) regulate conversation? Interpersonal communication i.e. face-to-face communication is broken down into two forms, one being Verbal, the actual words used. The second being Non-Verbal, which includes facial expressions, eye contact, tone of voice, body posture and motions, and positioning within groups. It may also include the way we wear our clothes, or the silence that we keep. In 1948, Harold Lasswell, a political scientist proposed a linear model, which explains the communication process as "Who says what to whom in what channel with what effect." Lasswell's model focuses primarily on verbal communication. See diagram below Following this theory, which presents communication as a linear process, within which the roles of the sender and receiver are clearly distinguished. It would be fair to summarize that communication, is the major factor in this model. This model shows that information about the sender and receiver is not deemed relevant, neither is feedback. The following theorists dealt with the criticism of this theory by showing that although the verbal communication is a part of the message, it is actually a very small part. To find out what kind of effect our communication has, we need some kind of feedback. If I speak to you, I listen to your responses and watch for signs of interest, boredom etc. In other words,
Unforgetful Florida
Unforgetful Florida - 1st Draft Holidays... Rememorable times - visiting different countries, beautiful destinations, Landmarks and Parks. Having good and personal time with family so the parents can remember times they had with their children. Such television programs like "Life in the Sun", about people's holiday opinions and times of happiness discovering around the globe. My holiday can't be compared to this cheerful and joyous programme mine is that if my brother will live? A plane flight to Florida the sunshine state, we arrived, the intense heat of 30oC which is more around double in Scotland. In Scotland this could not happen for it was home and he was used to the habitat so going aboard was a 50% chance of the worst to happen to my little brother and in this case, Florida was 51% positive. My family and I were having an extravagant time. We set of to the Theme Parks and Water Parks. We were all building up on really well as a family, even with my little brother who I normally always argue with. On the second week of our holiday something dreadful happened. My mother woke me at half three in the morning telling me to get dressed as we were going to have to take my brother, Chandler, to the
Zeena and Mattie, portraits of antifeminist characters in Edith Whartons Ethan Frome
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Animal imagery is a prominent and extremely important device in the novel.
Animal imagery is a prominent and extremely important device in the novel. Of Mice and Men is a great novel written by John Steinbeck, a Nobel Prize-winning author. Based on Steinbeck's own experiences at the time, it tells the sad story of George Milton and Lennie Small, two migrant workers who learn to look out for one another during the Great Depression in Salinas, California. For the duration of the tale, Steinbeck makes references to animals and their significance, both through symbolism and reflecting character's personalities. The mice, the rabbits and the dogs are three important recurring animal images in the novel. Mice have a crucial importance in the novel, as well as Lennie's relationship with the mice. Firstly, Lennie likes to feel soft things, and his obsession with with petting mice grants him with security and comfort. Even if the animal is lifeless, Lennie still pets it to comfort it as well as to comfort himself. The simple feeling of the mouse's smooth fur running between his fingers provide him with a sense of contentment. This symbolizes his soft and caring attitude along with his warm heart. Secondly, the dead mouse in Lennie's pocket is a strong symbol foreshadowing the end awaiting all weak and helpless creatures. This shows that not only is Lennie symbolically playing with death, but that, in his perspective, death isn't a fear of his. The reader
Report: Charity Event for Cancer Research UK
Personal and Professional Development for Managers TH400124 Report: Charity Event for Cancer Research UK Tutor: Suzanne Weekes Semester 1 October 2007 - January 2008 Student Names: Student Numbers: Dorcas Tukubama 20265117 Iptisam Ahmed 20262313 Kelly Muscat 20223020 Martyna Stackiewicz 20265049 Toryalai Khogyanai 20262077 CONTENTS PAGE: Introduction: 4 Main Report: 5-7 Conclusion: 8 Bibliography: 9 Appendices: 10 SUMMARY This group report was written to give other people information about the project we organised to rise awareness and collect money for the Cancer Research UK among the students and teachers at Thames Valley University. We chosen Cancer Research UK for our charity because some of our members were aware off cancer affect on peoples life. To make the event successful we have given a presentation to students at university to raise awareness, so they could support our event. We used different methods including fliers and posters to promote our event and insuring our event is successful. We also looked at the belbin's task. This has helped us to organise our event effectively because each student has contributed well as the group came up with different belbin role. Presentation was also included as part of our project and our time management ha s helped up to
health and safety
Assessment No 1 Unit 1 Health, Safety & Welfare in Construction and the Built Environment Matthew Jackson Employers have a general duty under Section 2 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, which is to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of their employees at work. People in control of non-domestic premises have a duty under Section 4 of the Act towards people who are not their employees but use their premises. The new regulations expand on these duties and are intended to protect the health and safety of everyone in the workplace, and ensure that adequate welfare facilities are provided for people at work, these facilities include sanitary conveniences, washing facilities, drinking water, accommodation for clothing and facilities for changing, facilities for rest and to eat meals etc. The Client, whether a landlord, private individual or a company is the person who is having the construction/building work carried out, they must demonstrate an acceptable standard of health and safety, under the Construction (Design management) Regulations 2007. There specific responsibilities are to check the competence and resources of all appointees, ensure there are suitable management arrangements for the project, including welfare facilities, allow sufficient time and resources for all stages, provide pre-construction information to
Citizenship Coursework
Planning The activity that I have chosen for my citizenship coursework is my work experience for two weeks in my local Sainsbury's. The aim of my project is: to see how equal opportunities is dealt with in the workplace. I will also look at the different jobs and responsibilities of people I met during my workplace. I will also hope to learn about the different perspectives of Sainsbury's advertising department in terms of equal opportunities. I chose to do my investigation into equal opportunities at my work experience because I thought it was the most important and critical situation as I wanted to see if there is segregation between different groups. Before I could undertake this research I had to find a placement where I could easily research this problem. Therefore I decided I should work in my local supermarket Sainsbury's where I could easily undertake my research. I found this placement by looking in yellow pages and internet for any work experience placement and I was fortunate to find this. My work experience will not only be an opportunity for me to see what this area of work is like, it will also be an opportunity for me to see as an Asian male, the types of job roles available to me. I will also use my two weeks of work experience from 20th June till 9th July. I then had pre-placement interview on the 8th of June, which I discussed my coursework plans with
Childhood Memories
In every human life, there is an unforgettable childhood experience. There could be many experiences or just one. These journeys can be good or bad and possibly end up beneficial or not. I have had a few bad ones. However, they occurred around times when I was trying to fit in and find my inner-self. In a sense, these experiences help to define my personality. In one way or another, bad experiences can lead to great success. Now I can talk about my experiences and what they led to. This is my story. Over the years between the third grade to the eighth grade, I have tremendously struggled with friendships. To be popular was a big need during the late 1990's and early 2000's. Kids were hanging out at basketball and football games, going to school dances, starting to date and have crushes on other students, and earn reputations throughout the school. Some students already had a reputation of being very `popular' while some were trying to fit in. I was one of those students. However, as time went by, I started to fit in more with cliques and different groups of friends. It sounded great however; being popular also comes with consequences. There are rumors that could be spread about you or someone else with your name in it. Well, that's what happened to me. I was a friend of a student named Lorena. Our friendship was really good that we would
Which diseases are more prevalent in your country and what can be done to prevent them?
~ Which diseases are most prevalent in your country & how can they be combated? In today’s highly hectic and very fast moving life, diseases of all types are erupting at an alarming speed. Among these, cardio vascular diseases, diabetes, hypertensions and obesity, emerge as a very prominent disease. Along with the rest of the world, Mauritius too has been affected by this emergence. The situation, however, is quite shocking in Mauritius and we are actually experiencing a rapid health transition, with large rising burdens of chronic diseases. . Diabetes ; Diabetes is one of the most common medical problems in Mauritius. About 25% of the Mauritian adults suffer from diabetes and are at a high risk on developing the condition. It is believed that diabetes is today the most common cause of death in Mauritius. Diabetes occurs when the body can’t make enough insulin or can’t properly use the insulin it makes. We have 2 forms of Diabetes: One form of diabetes occurs when the immune system attacks and permanently disables the insulin-making cells in the pancreas. This is type 1 diabetes, once called juvenile-onset, or insulin-dependent, diabetes. The other form of diabetes begins when muscle and other cells stop responding to insulin’s open-up-for-glucose signal. The body responds by making more and more insulin, essentially trying to ram blood sugar into cells.
The Kite Runner
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