I Have Power Over You

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I Have Power Over You

Explained

SPCH 125 / 04 APRIL 2008 / Relationship Messages / Nicholas Tomlinson, Alima Thomas, Kenneth Walker, Jordan Welner


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What To Look For

What nonverbal codes are

How non-verbal codes relate therelationship message I have power over

you


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Nonverbal Codes

A nonverbal code is the different means used totransmit information nonverbally

There are eight different codes

Kinescs Voclics

Haptics

Proxemics

Chronemics

Physical appearance Artifacts

Environment


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Haptics

This is morecommonly know astouch

The smallest casualtouch conveys

information during aninterpersonalencounter

I have power over

you A strong handshake or

a aggressiveoverpowering touch


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Proxemics

Or know ascommunicationthrough physicalspace

To appear inpower one wouldstand betweensocial and publicspace 5 to 13 feet

Lean into theconversation tocast a shadow onothers would showpower


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Chronemics

The way one uses time in interpersonal

encounters

People in power are normally M-timeoriented

Value scheduled conversations since time is

valuable To busy to be concerned with nonsense


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Clothing

In the military uniform or clot

hing attirepresents the status of power and privilege. A

conservative or formal uniform for civilian

counterparts may also represent this status.


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Physical Appearance In todays world people

are judged on their

physical appearance. A

person attractiveness can

determine the title or job

position that they areapplying for.

Physically attractive

people are presumed by

some to be well educated,

successful and powerful.

As shown in picture,

causal or formal dress is

how we would describe

some styles of physical

appearance.


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Artifacts/Objects

The things we possess t

hat influence

how we see ourselvesand that we use to express our identity to others.

By displaying expensive jewelry and elaborate modes of

transportation (like this royal float), the Pharaoh Xerxes was able to

tell others that he had power over them.


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Environment

Our environment envelops us, shapes ourcommunication, and implies certain things about us.

First class seating, such as on this airplane, offersuperior comfort and service to those who can afford it.


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Points of interest

Nonverbal codes can dictate a

conversation Relationship messages are phrases such

as I like you, I have power over you

Improper nonverbal codes can miss leadothers


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Questions?

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I Have Power Over You