COMM1010 - Lecture 4

“Turn-taking,” “repair,” and “politeness strategies” belong to:

Conversation structures

Conversations work best when people know when to speak and when to listen, that mean …….. matters

turn-taking

Cutting in can signal energy or disrespect depending on context, that means _ carry meaning

Interruptions

Small words and signals keep conversations smooth and cooperative, this is the _ strategy

politeness

People use strategies to fix confusion or misunderstandings, which mean they are _

repairing breakdowns

Speech patterns signal belonging and difference, which mean _ and …. matter

dialects and accents

Languages expresse who we are as the way we speak reflect our ….. and ….

identity and background

People adapt language to different settings, which mean they are _

code-switching

Informal words are _ that create bonds within groups.

slangs

What does NVC stand for?

nonviolent communication

emojis, stickers are called

digital nonverbals

Grammar, structure, and shared conventions make communication possible, which mean language has …..

rules

The words we choose influence how people see events and ideas, which mean language ….. ……..

frames reality

: Names and categories affect how groups and individuals are viewed, which means labels……

shape identity

Who controls language often controls whose voices are heard, which mean language does….

reinforce power

Language does not just describe, it performs action. This refer to language as

speech acts

people often hint at meaning instead of saying things outright, they are using ……

indirect speech.

Even silence communicates — posture, expression, and presence always send messages, which mean nonverbal is …..

constant

Nonverbal cues work together across body, face, voice, space, and touch, creating …… messages.

multi-channel messages. 

nonverbal comm is _ as the meaning of a gesture or tone depends on the situation and relationship.

contextual

Nonverbal comm is _ as what feels polite or respectful in one culture may seem rude or distant in another.

culturally bound

nonverbal comm is often _ as many signals happen automatically.

unconcious

nonverbal comm is _ (adv) powerful as it reveals true feelings more clearly than words. 

emotionally 

The _ is one of the cultural dimension of nonverbal comm, stating that bowing, handshakes, or nodding have culture-specific meanings.

rituals and etiquette

Workplace success relies on _, because Meetings, interviews, and teamwork depend on body language and tone

NVC (nonviolent communication)

media and branding uses _ strategically: Visuals, style, and delivery shape audience perception

NVC

Professionals who have _ adapt NVC for global contexts.

cultural awareness

Nonverbal cues can strengthen a message or completely change its meaning when they conflict, which mean it can ….. or …….

reinforce or contradict

When tone, expression, and posture align with words, messages feel clear and trustworthy, which means …. builds ……

consistency builds clarity

Genuine emotion connects with audiences, and skilled communicators adjust nonverbal style to fit context and culture, which mean ….. and ……. matter

authenticity and adaptability