We are governed by nonverbal rules of behavior. Something as simple as avoiding eye contact with someone we don't know w
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We are governed by nonverbal rules of behavior. Something as simple as avoiding eye contact with someone we don't know w
We are governed by nonverbal rules of behavior. Something assimple as avoiding eye contact with someone we don't know when weget on an elevator with them is an expectation of nonverbalbehavior. For this discussion start by going out and breaking TWOnonverbal rules of behavior. This does not mean you can break thelaw or frighten or intimidate anyone! Also keep in mind any rulesof social distancing at this time!! I DON'T WANT ANYONE GIVING ORCATCHING COVID FROM THIS ASSIGNMENT. Keep it simple below are someexamples of what you might do. All can be done online or by phoneif necessary you will still get reactions. Talk overly loudly tosomeone you know or vice versa mumble or speak quietly to someoneyou know. Avoid eye contact with someone who knows you well. Standfurther away from someone than normal and try to converse. Wearsomething unusual - like your pajamas to walmart:) or two shoesthat don't match. Honk and wave at people at the stop light on theroad next to you like you know them. Use the silent treatment anddon't respond when someone asks you a question. At dinner take foodoff of someones plate and eat it (only do this with someone youknow). These are just some examples of what you might do. Have funbut DO NOT INTIMIDATE, OR FRIGHTEN ANYONE!!! DO NOT CAUSEDISRUPTIONS IN ANY CLASSROOMS OR PUBLIC PLACES!! After you getresponses you can tell the person it was for an assignment for yourclass. In your initial response describe the rules you broke andthe responses you got from others. Answer the following questionsin your response. Why are we so driven to follow nonverbal rules?Did you find breaking the rules liberating or nerve wracking? Whydo you think you personally have no problems breaking rules or hatebreaking rules? Where have you learned about nonverbal rules? Whotaught you the rules? Which rules are the most and least importantto you. (250-300 words)