I.

Nonverbal Communication goes Digital

4. The need to be able to understand each other won’t go away

- Nonverbal communication may feel like more work in the digital world, but people can
benefit from how others view them and promote true connections.

● Why is there a need to?

- Being open to sharing a bit of yourself and paying attention to others, much like you
would in real life, are key components of effective nonverbal communication.
- Teams and individuals can benefit long-term from honing these skills in the digital
environment.
- Being willing to engage non-verbally makes it easier to understand others and to be
understood.

II. Gender, Power, and Nonverbal Communication

What is Gender Power Dynamics?

- The relationships and exchanges between and among people that are based on gender
are referred to as gender dynamics. Socio-cultural conceptions of gender and the power
dynamics that define them influence gender dynamics.

What are the ways to break gender power dynamics through nonverbal communication?

● Evaluate the impacts of your body language

- Body language is the use of gestures, facial expressions, and mannerisms to convey
meaning without using words. You can pick up on unspoken difficulties or feelings
through being able to read and understand other people's body language.

● Make a conscious effort to consider the various power dynamics at play when
communicating with others
- Your nonverbal cues and body language have an impact on how others see you, how
much they like and respect you, and whether or not they will ultimately trust you.

VENN DIAGRAM:

● The figure demonstrates the common nonverbal cues used by both men and women. All
of these forms of nonverbal communication are still in use today, and we can still see
them in our everyday lives.
Explanations:

● Overall, males express themselves with their faces less than women do. Guys don't
laugh as much. Women tend to rely primarily on facial expressions, particularly head
nodding and eye contact
● Men frequently prefer direct interactions where they can shake hands or pat someone on
the shoulder. Women typically feel more at ease chatting side by side with other women
and being in close quarters with them.
● Men often stand with their legs apart, arms further out from their torso, and shoulders
back. Women are more prone to cross their legs and keep their legs close to their torso.
● In order to establish a deep connection and foster a relationship, women frequently
make more direct eye contact during conversation. Yet, eye contact is most frequently
used by men to challenge authority or status.

References:
Freeman, S. (2018b, September 28). Gender Differences in Communication Styles — Freeman
Means Business (TM). Freeman Means Business (TM).
https://freemanmeansbusiness.com/blog/2018/9/13/gender-differences-in-communication-styles

York, J. (2022a, November 8). How 'non-verbal communication' is going digital.

https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20221104-how-non-verbal-communication-is-going-digital

Gender, power dynamics, and social interaction (Library resource). (n.d.-b). European Institute
for Gender Equality. https://eige.europa.eu/library/resource/kvinnsam.9232532