Olfactory Cues: The Nonverbal that Speaks Volumes
We have all been there: sitting in class, taking notes. Then we sense the unmistakeable scent of body odor or someone’s silent, but very...
Understanding Body Language: What to Look For
Understanding body language can be a daunting task. There are so many variables and so many different things that a single action can...
The 7-38-55 Rule
When communicating face-to-face people send messages that contain verbal and nonverbal components, but how much, on average, do meanings...
Nonverbals and Deception
Humans have a love and hate relationship with lying. On one hand, we hate to be lied to, but on the other hand, we participate in...
Nonverbal Communication across Cultures
Purdue University is a leader in cultural diversity in the student population and because of the heavy use of small group work in courses...
Improving Nonverbal Communication Skills as a Leader within Groups
Working in small groups is heavily prevalent across Purdue University’s different majors and courses. This is due to the heavy use of...
What is nonverbal communication and why is it important?
You have probably heard about nonverbal communication in a class before and asked yourself how is it important and how can we incorporate...
When nonverbal communication can go wrong
Nonverbals do not always mean a good thing. They could throw some people off and even send a different message than the one you intended...
