Previously, I have studied verbal communication skills and this week’s topic touches on non-verbal communication skills. In this topic, I learned that non-verbal communication plays a vital role in human interaction and provides depth and subtlety to our daily spoken words consisting of gestures, posture, facial expression, eye contact, vocal tone, proxemics, territory, touch and even appearance. Upon reflection on my experiences, I can see how frequently my body language expresses feelings and opinions even though my words may imply the opposite such as sustaining eye contact and employing open gestures to make confidence and attentiveness. In contrast, crossed arms and a lack of involvement can unintentionally signal disinterest. Grasping the concepts of non-verbal communication has enhanced my insight into how these subtle signals influence perceptions in personal interactions. 

Just like verbal communication skills, mastering nonverbal communication is also a crucial skill for both personality and professional development. I can see that to enhance my skills, I need to focus on observing and understanding more about nonverbal signals in others while sharpening my capability to make nonverbal messages. Other than that, being aware of cultural variances and circumstances of interaction will improve my skills as well. Lastly, I can say that this topic has enhanced my abilities and deepened my relationships by promoting clarity, empathy and mutual respect in daily interaction with friends, family and other people.