| A | B |
|---|
| gesture | hand or arm movement |
| tone of voice | the pitch and timbre of a persons voice. |
| public distance | ranges from 12 feet and beyond and is appropriate for communication with strangers. |
| body language | the way we use our bodies to send messages |
| nonverbal messages | our body language; the way we sit or stand, tilt or heads, facial expressions, gestures and tone of voice. |
| eye contact | looking directly at the audience. |
| personal space | your territory or bubble |
| personal distance | ranges from 1.5-4 feet and is used for conversations between friends |
| intimate distance | about 18 inches and is reserved for confidences and conversations with close friends and significant others. |
| social distance | ranges from 4-12 feet and is appropriate for business exchanges |
