KINESICS

  Define nonverbal communication and kinesics and cite text (McCornack & Ortiz, 2020) KINESICS: the study of body motion or body behavior. · Emblems: gestures that have a direct verbal translation and can stand alone such as the “ok” sign. · Illustrators: gestures that complement our words such as pointing when giving directions. · Regulators: gestures that may prolong or terminate the conversation such as looking at your watch, walking away, or nodding and leaning forward.