Pragmatics is the use of non-verbal communication such as eye contact, voice inflection/volume, and hand movements/gestures etc. It is an important part of what makes someone an effective public speaker. Moreover, pragmatics contributes to the cultivation of “soft skills”, which facilitates meaningful interactions and more effective collaborations. From the classroom to the board room, we can improve and enhance your communication skills. Our techniques will allow you to become a more confident public speaker and more impactful communicator. We know it’s not what you say, but how you say it. Let’s say what we mean and mean what we say!
—Ralph Waldo Emerson
Discovering Pragmatics
⦁ Defining pragmatics
⦁ Explaining the importance of Pragmatics when interacting with others
⦁ Identifying pragmatic culprits that interfere with communication
⦁ Learning to monitor pragmatics (yours and others)
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| BEFORE Pragmatics Lady: |
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| ⦁ Lack of Eye contact during speaking |
| ⦁ Slumping or slouching – body posture issues |
| ⦁ Turning away from your listener |
| ⦁ Eye-rolling, blowing out air loudly, gestures that signal negative messages |
| ⦁ Invasion of personal body space |
| ⦁ Abrasive verbal communications that create or perpetuate more tension and/or conflict |
| AFTER Pragmatics Lady: |
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| ⦁ Eye contact during speaking |
| ⦁ Non-verbal and verbal communication are in agreement so that missed messages and miscommunications are eliminated |
| ⦁ Clear and concise messages that promote harmonious work and classroom environments |
| ⦁ Smooth delivery of messaging that eliminates confusion and promotes efficiency in workflow |
| ⦁ Healthier dynamics that promote team building and a sense of belonging |
| ⦁ Fosters healthy long-term relationships through positive communication |
| ⦁ Improved collaborations that boost meaningful impact |
The Pragmatics Lady: It’s Not What You Say, It’s How You Say It By Natasha Boyd
The Pragmatics Lady is a teaching resource for educators and businesses. Specializing in tone, pitch and inflection, this workbook guides speakers to learning effective communication practices.
This workshop guides speakers to:
- Learn effective communication practices
- Utilize and enhance pragmatic language skills
That is what you must ask yourself. Nonverbal communication is highly important and severely underrated. Communication breaks down often because of nonverbal cues. Most of the population recites only the "words" that are said when there is a conflict; yet nonverbal messages carry most of the meaning in these interactions. With the Pragmatics Lady learn to look at the true meaning of communication and place more emphasis on nonverbal messages. You will become a true professional communicator! Get your needs and wants met through the communication process. Unlock the secret of communication! This allows for less misunderstandings and conflicts. Why communicate if you are not going to be perceived and received in the manner that you intended?
