Dialogue 1.
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Task 37. Work with a partner and complete the following dialogues. Act them out.
Dialogue 4.
Dialogue 3.
| A: | As a listener, you need to go beyond the obvious to determine what non-word symbols mean. |
| B: | Yes, you need to see what people intend with their nonverbal symbols as well. Perhaps one good way to grasp the intend of this suggestion is to look at the intended meanings you have for the nonverbal symbols you use. |
| A: | Think for a few moments about the smile on you face or a gesture. What do you mean by that? What could it mean to others? Is it exactly as you intend? Could it be interpreted differently? Could someone from a different culture give a different meaning to it? Only if you look at nonverbal symbols through the prism of self-analysis and realise their multiple meaning potential you can get some idea of how differently they might be interpreted. |
| B: | And when you become aware of the many differences, you can become sensitive to the meaning intended by the nonverbal communication. |
| A: | There are many ways to classify nonverbal communication. Three common types namely body language, space and time are especially important to the discussion of speaking and listening. |
| A: | Good morning, students. Last time we spoke about three common types of nonverbal communication. What can you tell me about these types? |
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| A: | Tell me, please, what do our bodies send through arms, fingers, expression and posture? |
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| A: | Yes, you are quite right. And what about the third type of nonverbal communication. What does it involve? |
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| A: | I see. You have been very attentive at our last practical lesson and you memorised all my… |
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| Dialogue 2. | | | Task 38. Role plays. |