Nonverbal Communication

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etting device and serves
to exhibit one’s masculinity and state one’s racial pride, self-confidence,
and control. The young Black males’ walk is different. First of all, it’s
much slower—it’s more of a stroll. The head is sometimes elevated and
casually tipped to the side. Only one arm swings at the side with the hand
slightly cupped. The other arm hangs limply to the side or it is tucked
in the pocket. The gait is slow, casual and rhythmic. The gait is almost
like a walking dance, with all parts of the body moving in rhythmic
harmony” (Burgoon and Saine, The Unspoken Dialogue: An
Introduction to Nonverbal Communication, 130).
Movements of the face that are used to send messages are known as facial expressions. “Facial expressions may be controlled or uncontrolled” (Moss and Tubbs, Interpersonal Communication, 53). Certain facial expressions may be voluntary and some may be involuntary. The human face is capable of displaying six basic emotions such as sadness, fear, surprise, disgust, anger, and happiness (...