Implicit and Explicit Signals

“Action speaks louder than
words.”
COMMUNICATION
• it is the process of sending and
receiving messages. Successful
communication occurs when
there is understanding.
• can be verbal or non verbal.
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Explicit communication or
verbal communication
• refers to specific information
conveyed in written or spoken
words. The things we say or
write are shared by means of
words.

Implicit communication or non-
non verbal communication
• is a communication without
words, only visual cues.

Facial expressions
The principal source of feedback.

Facial expressions are universal
such as expressions for
happiness, sadness, anger, and
fear are the same across culture.

Facial expressions
Scenario: During a job interview, the interviewer
asks a challenging question about a mistake the
candidate made in a previous job. The candidate
briefly displays a microexpression of fear before
quickly composing a confident smile. This
microexpression reveals a momentary discomfort
with the question, which the interviewer may notice.
Eye contact
The most expressive element in

face-to-face communication. The
way you look at someone can
communicate many things
including interest, affection,
hostility or attraction.

Eye contact
Scenario: A couple in a romantic relationship is

having a heartfelt conversation. They maintain
deep and prolonged eye contact while
expressing their love and commitment to each
other.

Body movements &
posture
The way you stand, your posture

and bearing also send messages.

Body movements &
posture
Scenario: In a business meeting, a team leader

stands tall with an upright posture, making
direct eye contact with team members.

Gestures
The movement that you make with

a part of your body, especially your
hands such as waving or pointing
and etc.

Gestures
Scenario: While giving a presentation, the

speaker uses hand gestures to emphasize key
points. For instance, they gesture with an open
palm to signal transparency and openness when
discussing company values, reinforcing the
message.
Haptics
also known as “touching”.

Examples such as handshake, tap
on a shoulder, a hug, pat on the
head or grip on your arm convey
different messages.

Haptics
Scenario: At a family gathering, a

parent gently pats their child on the
back after a minor mishap.

Proxemics
refers to the amount of space that

individuals naturally maintain
between each other which
communicates meanings.

Proxemics
Scenario: In a crowded elevator,

people naturally maintain a minimal
amount of personal space, avoiding
direct physical contact.

Voice
The way in which a message is

spoken is as important as what is
said. The timing and pace, how
loud you speak, tone and inflection
can indicate anger, sarcasm,
affection or confidence.

Voice
Scenario: During a phone

conversation, a friend speaks in a slow
and soothing tone when consoling
another friend who's going through a
tough time.

VERBAL AND
NONVERBAL
CUES/SIGNALS
Verbal cues/signals
refer to the spoken text itself and to the spoken
words, including the use of powerful or leading
statements, questions, interjections, repetition,
contrast, narration, anecdote, examples, humor,
idioms, quotations, or figurative language.

Nonverbal cues/signals
include eye contact, facial
expressions, hand gestures,
posture, movement, and other forms
of body language.

EXPLICIT
is clear and direct. Basically
anything someone tells you in clear
language is explicit.

IMPLICIT
is implied , rather than directly
stated. A facial expression can be an
implicit signal. But, any hint you give
indirectly is an implicit signal.

Here is an example: Let's say you have two
sauces on a table, a green one and a red one,
and I'm trying to tell you that the red one is spicy.
"Do not eat the red sauce! It's way too spicy." -
Very explicit
"I think the green sauce is better, I don't like

spicy things that much" - Implicit.

(Listen, Learn and Let It Out!)
Listen to the song entitled "Let it Go" from the movie

Frozen and answer the questions that follow. Take note
of the implicit and explicit signals used by the singer
to highlight significant points. Determine the message
the singer wants the listener to learn out from the song
listened to. Write your answer on a ½ crosswise sheet
of paper.

(Listen, Learn and Let It Out!)
1. What is the song all about?
2. What explicit and implicit signals were used by the

singer to highlight significant points?
3. How do these signals add value to the lyrics and

overall meaning of the song?


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“Action speaks louder than

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The principal source of feedback.

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The most expressive element in

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Scenario: A couple in a romantic relationship is

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The way you stand, your posture

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Scenario: In a business meeting, a team leader

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The movement that you make with

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Scenario: While giving a presentation, the

also known as “touching”.

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Scenario: At a family gathering, a

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refers to the amount of space that

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Scenario: In a crowded elevator,

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The way in which a message is

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Scenario: During a phone

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"I think the green sauce is better, I don't like

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Listen to the song entitled "Let it Go" from the movie

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1. What is the song all about?

2. What explicit and implicit signals were used by the

3. How do these signals add value to the lyrics and

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