Body Language:
- Posture: Slouching vs. standing tall
- Eye contact: Avoiding vs. making direct eye contact
- Gestures: Nodding, shaking head, waving, pointing
- Facial expressions: Smiling, frowning, raising eyebrows
- Body orientation: Facing towards vs. away from someone
- Touch: Handshake, hug, pat on the back
Vocal Communication:
- Tone of voice: Warm, cold, angry, sad
- Volume: Loud, soft, whispered
- Pitch: High, low, monotone
- Rate of speech: Fast, slow, deliberate
- Pauses: Short, long, intentional
- Nonverbal sounds: Sighs, laughs, coughs
Physical Proxemics:
- Personal space: Intimate, social, public
- Distance between individuals: Close, far apart
- Barriers: Desks, chairs, walls
Appearance:
- Clothing: Formal, casual, fashionable
- Accessories: Jewelry, watches, glasses
- Hairstyle: Long, short, messy, styled
Environmental Cues:
- Lighting: Bright, dim, colored
- Temperature: Hot, cold, comfortable
- Scent: Pleasant, unpleasant, neutral
- Space: Open, closed, confined
- Decor: Minimalistic, elaborate, homely
Other:
- Chronemics: Punctuality, time management
- Artifacts: Gadgets, toys, tools
- Haptics: Sense of touch, tactile cues
- Olfactics: Sense of smell, scents