COM001: Nonverbal Communication
PART 1
Check out a few stand-up comedy performances on YouTube, Netflix, or some other streaming TV service. Take note of how the comics use nonverbal delivery skills—such as eye contact, gestures, and movement—to engage with their audience. Which comics are most effective at using nonverbal delivery skills? Why?
Please note: I am asking you to identify their use of nonverbal communication, not critique how (un)funny they are.
Make sure to include the name of the performance and where did you find it please.
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Delivering speech needs more than a confident voice and a professional tone. Nonverbal communication helps convey the real impact of a message more especially in comics. When doing comics, most people concentrate much on the face, which is highly expressive and conveys countless messages without saying a word. For example, eye contact keeps the audience engaged and opens communication. It is also important for maintaining the flow of conversation. For instance, in the video “I’m Scared of Ostriches” by Kevin Hart, he uses his eyes to emphasize how shocked he was to see an ostrich standing with one leg facing a different direction but with his eyes facing Kelvin (Just for Laughs, 2014, 3 Oct).
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