Feeling as though you are in the spotlight and all eyes are on you can generally not be considered to be a cause of anxiety.

Many people feel comfortable taking a more aggressive or assertive tone when using email than when engaging in face-to-face communication.

Proxemics refers to the impact of touch on communication.

Creating awareness of the importance of effective listening to personal and professional success is one of the four major objectives that Gibbs, Hewing, Hulbert, Ramsey, and Smith (1985) assert that listening awareness and instruction can accomplish.

Missy has been asked to interview for her dream job. Among the aspects of her appearance that she wants to address are her glasses because she wants to make a good impression. When considering personal appearance, Missy’s glasses would be known as artifacts.

Not knowing where we are and what to expect makes us feel less comfortable.

Affect displays complement, enhance, or substitute for a verbal message.

When Chris goes to the movies alone, he generally tries to sit by himself near the top rows of seats or as close to the movie screen as he can, since most people don’t seem to like sitting in those areas of the theater. Choosing to sit in those areas in order to feel more comfortable is an example of Chris seeking privacy.

For the purposes of this course of study, which of the following influences how members of a business or professional organization frame communication with others both within and outside that organization.

Smells in an environment contribute to our perception of warmth.