Hi,I found out this short video clip regarding non verbal communication. I agree that our actions and expressions communicate our feelings and responses to others. It is important as 70% of our communication is conveyed non-verbally. There are many situations whereby non-verbal communication affects us. Sometimes, miscommunication occurs because we are unaware that our non verbal cues signal a different meaning to what we say. What does this implies when we say, ‘ that’s great!’ with an emotionless face? Ha! It differs a lot from the verbal cues. So, be careful with what you project non-verbally to others.
If you would like to know more situations where non-verbal communication is involved, spare a minutes to watch this video clip above.Hope you find it interesting too!
After watching the above video clip, let us watch a short video and try to identify what are the non-verbal communication involved.
There were non-verbal communication involved in making the pancake. This video clip is different from many food variety shows because no verbal communication is involved, except the part where ‘110g of flour’ is shown on the table. One of the scene shows 2 eggs travelling across the table and this implies to us that 2 eggs are required for the pancake.
Next, the pancake man was seen moving in circles and we can infer that the mixture has to be mixed in a circular motion. I like this scene! (Illustrators)
With a flip of his hand, we know that it is time for us to flip the pancake over. (Emblems involved)
Many of us like different flavours for our pancakes and this is shown in the scene where different toppings, such as strawberries were poured onto the pancakes.
After that, a man, who was wearing a black t-shirt, floated into the room to the table. He had a secretive look on his face and his eyes were moving from side to side. This tells us that he was tempted to eat the pancakes without the awareness of the pancake man. (oculesics is invloved here)
After that, he gulped down all the pancakes without swallowing. When he finished all the pancakes, he smiled gleefully. What does this tells us? Yes, you got it right! The pancakes are irresistible such that we cannot afford to chew it slowly. We will be satisfied after eating the pancakes. (Affect displays) However, I have one question in mind. Are we able to taste the pancakes when we simply swallow it? I do not think so. I feel that it would be better if he shows the man tasting the pancake bit by bit, licking his lips slowly, and smiling with satisfaction after each bite.
When the pancake man saw him, his expression clearly shows that he was shocked that his pancakes were eaten by the man in such a short time. (Affect displays as well)
An unexpected reaction happened when the man ate the pancake which was thrown onto his face by the pancake man. He raised his thumbs up when he finished and it is obvious to us that he loved the pancake. (Affect displays and emblems) It is a strong message to the audience that the pancake is simply marvellous that he could not resist even if it was thrown at him as an insult.
More affect displays were used when the pancake man crossed his hands and shook his head to show that he disapproved of the man’s strange behaviour. How do you find this video? I bet your stomach is rumbling now. That’s all folks! I am going to eat my dinner now. My stomach is rumbling.
Well, i actually tink that by using these kind of only visual and non-verbal effects makes the video more interesting and makes it stand out from other boring video with a chef telling you exactly what to do. hehe.