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