Understanding Nonverbal Communication

By: Mark G. Frank, The Great Courses

Narrated by: Mark G. Frank

Vocal tone and pitch. Posture. Eye contact and blinking. Gestures. Gait. Body type and clothing choices. How much of our communication is nonverbal?

In Understanding Nonverbal Communication, you'll discover that nonverbal communication is less intentional and harder to control than the words you choose to speak. Because you are less aware of it than you are of your words, it provides better clues to what you are feeling and thinking. You can deliberately decide what to say, but from the deeper subcortical regions of your brain come your involuntary nonverbal expressions, including sweat, pupil dilation, facial movements, or blushing cheeks - any of which can speak more about your intentions or emotions than your actual words might. In 12 revealing lectures, you'll explore the history, evolution, and context of both the outright obvious and the sublimely subtle nuances of personal expression.

The science of nonverbal communication has revealed intriguing insights into everything from how aspects of your reactions are biologically hardwired to how you are subconsciously influenced to vote by political speakers. You'll come to realize that the "invisible" world of nonverbal communication was always visible to you. You will explore the role of nonverbal communication as it relates to understanding other people's worldviews and interaction styles. With careful observation, you can capitalize on this science to further appreciate human expression, smooth social interactions, and strengthen relationships - helping to make the world a better and more accepting place.

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great listen

I learned so much. It's easy to follow and something I think everyone could take something away from

A great primer

This is a great primer on nonverbal communication. The instructor explains the concepts in a clear concise manner.

Overall audiobook this is a good investment of your time.

Meh.

Pretty good but not great. It has its moments. I don’t think I will listen to it again.

Should be required listening.

A basic understanding of Non Verbal Communication has the ability to improve every aspect of your life. The lectures were easy to understand and to the point

Very eye opening

I will definitely listen to this again.
I like the part about past collies text, mixing compared to science and the part about attraction.