Nonverbal communication can be defined as a means of communication without using words. There are various concepts and forms that depict how nonverbal communication takes place. Examples of these forms are such as facial expressions, gestures and posture, movement, distance, clothing and appearance, face and eyes, touch, physical attractiveness and finally the voice. Communication can be interpreted from any of these concepts although sometimes can prove to be difficult.
From the movie, "Two can play that game" there are numerous scenes that evidently show nonverbal communication taking place. One such scene which is played by the lead actors, Vivica A. Foxx, who takes the role of Chante Smith, Maurice Chesnut, who plays Keith and finally Troy Gillman who takes the role of being the sly and conniving Dave. The scene is a social gathering and people seem to be enjoying themselves, sipping champagne, and having lots of laughs. Chante and Dave seem to be having an interesting and enjoyable conversation, as Keith watches at a distance, Apparently, Chante is Keith's girlfriend and Chante's actions seem to strike Keith with various kinds of emotions, behaviors and expressions.
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English: facial expression and emotionEven from a distance, Keith can interpret what could possibly be going on due to the various forms and concepts of nonverbal communication being displayed by Chante and Dave.
Firstly, facial expressions play a big role. Keith can make out how the conversation could be going judging from Chante's and Dave's facial expressions. He can tell that they are enjoying themselves, having a good time and enjoying each others company. Keith also depicts the conversation between Chante and Dave could possibly lead to other things, most likely becoming intimate. On the other hand, both Chante and Dave can also interpret Keith's facial expressions to mean something. Keith evidently depicts that he is...