nonverbal expressions of power and dominance
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POWER
Dominance
By: Ross Homer-Bouthiette
Nonverbal
Expressions o
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#1What are nonverbal expressionsof power and dominance?
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Nonverbal expressions of power and dominance are*gestures or motions that assert one’s authority over another
{not communicated through talking}
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Which Include
. . .
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Handshakes
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Waving
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Smiling
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Nodding & Shaking TheHead
PlusEven the colors
you wear affectOthers’ Perceptions
of your authority
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In Ancient Rome . . .
PURPLE
Leaders and higher statusmembers of society adornedtheir clothing with
to distinguish themselves asnoble or wealthy.
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Presently. . .
People tend to think more highlyand attribute greater authority toothers wearing
RED
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#2谁
Who?Chi?
Qui?
誰
Wie?
Wer?
ποιοιだれか
Que
m?
KTO?Quién?
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Absolutely
Everyone
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Everyone jousts for authorityin everyday speech and conversational patterns
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Some people openly andaggressively attempt to
assert their dominancein social contexts
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Others subconsciously
employ strategies for
social advancement without realizing
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Lastly
Some are given authoritythrough no fault of their,but through the perceptionsof others.
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# 3So what’s the point?
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Why manipulate social power?
Throughout the entire existence of humans,power struggles have been an ever eminent theme
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It is the human conditionto strive for power anddominance in social settings
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Being able to effectively usenonverbal expressions will allow forgreater social power and dominance
Simple gestures can provide a basisfor establishing authority
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A firmer handshake,
better posture, and
causing slight interruptions in conversation
can raise authority in group situations
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#4Criticism
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With nonverbal expressions of powerand dominance being an unspoken meansof communication,
many peers view them asa means of manipulationfor self gain.
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Placing these gestures and motionsin a cynical category based only onthe possibility that when used withcertain intent the outcome can be
DISASTROUS
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#5The gender difference of
nonverbal expressionsof power and
dominance
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Men and women view the world differently. . .
And as a result the perceptionof nonverbal expressions are different
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ForExample
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While interacting with a member ofthe opposite gender, the smallest ofgestures is interpreted with alternatemeaning
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Nodding
is one of the most misinterpretednonverbal expressions during cross-gender communication.
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Most women interpret a nod, as a signal that what has been saidwas thoroughly listened to and understood.
The opposite is generally true aswell, a nod from a woman duringconversation is meant to indicate understanding of the conversation onbehalf of the woman.
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WHILE
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Men nod and interpret a nod duringconversation as a confirmation ofagreeing with the concept being discussed
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It is small miscommunications
& misinterpretationssuch as nodding that can lead to
Disagreement & Confrontation.
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