Week 7 Question 1

Principle 2 it is more likely to be believed than verbal communication. I think this principle apply to any nonverbal situation and not just in small group. We always hear “actions are louder than words” because it is what you do that matters more than what you say. When a person say we will work hard to accomplish this group project but he/she is the one always show up late and didn’t contribute enough in the project. In this case, we will believe in what his/her nonverbal message, which is he/she doesn’t take this group project as serious as he/she said.

Principle 7 women are more sensitive than men to nonverbal cues. I think this is true especially in group communication. I often notice in a group or team, the social-emotional roles who create a better climate and working relationships among group members are usually women. Women are more sensitive therefore they pick up on nonverbal messages quicker and more accurate. When creating a positive atmosphere in the group the social-emotional role has to be sensitive enough to notice every member’s needs and their emotion state.