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Facial expressions: show emotions or attitudes.▶ Smiling when happy, crying when sad, frowning when concentrating.Eye signals: Means eye movements, length and direction of gaze.▶ A child that is crying is not happy. The communication with the parentfunctions through the ears and eyes of the parents, who take actionafter they see and hear the child.▶ People in a close relationship might be able to communicate witheye signals only.▶ “If looks could kill…”Appearance: Physical appearance conveys one’s status, occupation, feeling,personality and culture. The way we dress, our hairstyle, make‐up…▶ Office codes – men have to wear ties in some offices;nurses, pupils, pastors, the army and the police wear uniforms.▶ Groups have uniforms to show their unity and sense of belongingto the group.Smell: Can attract or repel people.▶ People use perfume to feel pleasant for themselves but alsoto attract others.▶ A person who does not bathe for a long period may not attract othersto come close.Taste: “The best way to a person’s heart is through their stomach”.▶ Good food in a comfortable atmosphere will influence communication.3 . Ty p e s o f c o m m u n i c a t i o n 57