Journal #5

The main thing that I took away from this module was the power of modern nonverbal communication, negative power that is. Don’t get me wrong, cell phones are great but balance is vital. I didn’t shock me when I read in the PowerPoint that studies have shown that many students experience moderate to severe anxiety when separated from their phones. People are becoming way too dependent on their cell phones. I have noticed this as I have walked around campus and people are staring down at their phone. I have noticed this before class starts. People would rather scroll through their phone then talk to the people next to them. Phones are becoming a huge distraction in our daily lives. I am also to blame for this. Personally, I have found myself at times disengaged from the people around me and engaging in my phone. Like I said earlier, balance is critical. We need to understand when it’s appropriate to have our cell phones out and when we need to forego our cell phones and focus on the people around us.

                I really liked the different categories and characteristics the book named regarding modern nonverbal communication. Ghosting involves disappearing and allowing no contact. Therefore, they don’t answer their phones and don’t response to texts/emails. In my opinion, if people dived into ghosting, it could help society block out the distractions of our phones. I have really enjoyed this last month taking this class! I have found myself closely watching people and their nonverbal communication. It’s crazy how much I am learning about people and their emotions. I have benefited from this class and am excited to use the information I’ve learned in my future profession!