How the aspect of touch implies when applied in communication

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Subject Area:Media

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For instance, when conversing, the use of body language is much more pleasing and beneficial than word of mouth. People get concepts easily when expressed nonverbally than when aired out verbally. When a teacher is teaching about the dangers of wrong wiring in a house, a tutor may wear a sympathetic face when expressing the loses which may take place in an event where an accident may occur in such kind of a house. Though, many may view communication as a smooth process which always yields fruits, in some instances, barriers occur which hinder the interaction between communicating parties. The concept of nonverbal expectancy violations well elaborates the barriers. During the interaction, the aim was to establish whether touch, as well as its absence, would bring out any change in the way the respondent behaved.

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In the first instance, I tried as much as possible to avoid the aspect of touch in the whole conversation. The whole period was challenging, it was quite difficult in convincing the responded to be more free and relaxed as well as in getting critical information concerning why the performance on science and mathematics subjects was very difficult. In most instances, the responded often avoided eye contact; they would face away trying to suggest that I was wasting their time by the questions I was asking. Furthermore, they made use of their cell phone; they would at times keep glued on the screens reading texts while pretending they were eagerly listening to what I was asking. The two instance support the aspect of the nonverbal expectancy violation theory fully.

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Through, the two interaction, it came out clearly that, the aspect of touch is often evaluated more positively than its absence. Through touch, an aspect of involvement, intimacy, as well as trust, is often achieved. One feels good in a conversation, and much critical information can be got if an individual is capable of applying it prudently. In some instances, especially when one is talking to a person of a different sex, the aspect should be applied wisely for an individual to avoid any instance which may lead to conflicts arising. According to the theory, a violation can either be positive or negative. For example on the aspect of touch one should be careful on the people whom he/she is conversing with in order not to go against the or culture of an individual.

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