The show began with who I assume are the main characters involved in a somewhat observation conversation. They were staring into a jail call and then speaking on what they were seeing. followed by a crime that was accruing to a women. A man was sitting in a waiting position for a home owner to come home. The women was startled and frightened by the facial expressions she exhibit. It also seemed as they she did have want the gunman wanted. Throughout the show I was introduced to more characters who all seemed to be police officers. My conclusion of profession was they attire and their badges that they had on their waist. It also seemed the women were important to one of the officers by the way they embraced.
As I continued to watch the show, other characters were introduced in different scenes. The two main characteristics has sarcastic looks on their faces as I assume they were trying to solve the case. The lead male appeared goofy at times by his use of body language and extravagant facial gestures. The lead female seemed profession but also lead by her partner.
During many scenes the main character seems to be the center of the conversation. His mouth continues to control all aspects of the conversations. Any scene he is in is primarily controlled by him. The other characters do not seem bothered by that, instead they at certain points seem impressed as their faces light up when he has reveal something important to the case. They seem to be working together very week. I could see their relationship was understanding and very comical as well. To me it looked as if he was heavily relied on because he seems to have all the answers. He also behaves very cocky as well and his body language seems to sway with whatever he was talking about as if he was using sign language.
After watching this program with no sound I was able to understand a lot even though there was no sound. My assumptions were mostly correct because when I watched the program with sound I learned Sherlock was the main characters followed by Waston the next lead character. They do work together to help police solve crimes. I was also correct in label a deep connection with the victim in first scene because is the police captains wife.
If I was watching a show that I was more familiar with I think I would have been able to provide more depth understanding of relationship because I would have known more about the characters. I learned that non verbal communications skills are just as important as language. Body language and facial features and gestures can communicate exactly what you what to say. Everyone's body is a tool that offers multiple ways to communicate and interact with others. This was an interesting assignment and I encourage my colleagues to try to observe situation without listen and see if they are able to understand what is being communicated. Communication is truly a complex state of learning and exploring for all.
“I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.” Confucius
I was surprised when the people I was watching used facial expressions and body language that was very different from the way I heard them when I watched the second time with the sound on. It makes me wonder how often I show body language that contradicts what I really mean to be saying. I know I have seen other people do this and I always thought it was something I didn't do, but now I'm not so sure. Part of me has always admired people who can control their body language, I am terrible at it, always blushing or having shaky hands or something.
ReplyDeleteNatasha, Isn't it funny how our body language and the way we use our facial expressions can be misunderstood when there is no sound? I found with the show that I watched that the way they were using their body and facial expressions that the message they were getting a crossed was completely different from what I believed they were communicating about. Its great that your assumptions were correct with no sound. I was completely off. :) It is so easy to watch a show that I watch often and be able to pick out what they are trying to get a crossed. I feel that we have a better understanding if we know the storyline to make connections with verbal and nonverbal communication. Thanks for your post! - Brittany
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ReplyDeleteI like how you stated that communication is a complex state of learning and exploring. This is so true. I often take for granted that my mere presence with another is communicating something one way or another. This last week while at work I was feeling ill and I did not necessarily want to go into how yucky I was feeling, but at the same time I didn't want others to perceive my inactions or lack of words to mean anything other than what it was. It is a complex state .
-Cassie
Hi Natasha,
ReplyDeleteInteresting show you chose. I communicate with my two first cousins using sign language and to me it is very cool. But I don't see how they can't get tired from doing that all the time. thanks for sharing.
I have seen that episode. I really like that episode! Whether you may think there are forms of nonverbal communication, there are. Did you watch this episode again with the sound on? If so, how was it different?
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