8 main groups of nonverbal communication
1. Facial expressions: Face is an index of mind. Facial expressions such as eye movements, frown and smile have different meaning. Fear, happiness, sorrow, anger, tension all types of emotions are generally expressed through our face. hese facial expressions are similar throughout the world.
2. Gestures: It is deliberate body movement to convey a message. Movement of hands, legs, arms, head e.g. handshakes, raising finger to say something, shaking head from side to side to say that we don't know, point out something with a finger, wave hand to say "goodbye" or "hello".
3. Tone and volume of voice: It is also called as Paralinguistic. Different tone and voice express different meaning of the same word. When said something in a loud voice listener might interprets enthusiasm and interest, but the same said in hesitate tone of voice might convey disapproval or lack of interest.
4. Body Posture: Body posture and movement also convey information. Especially during interviews or talking with employers, body postures have a great importance to convey the exact meaning of what you want to say. Erect body posture convey a message of confidence, competence, diligence and strength. In the workplace we can make good impression by controlling our body posture.
1. Facial expressions: Face is an index of mind. Facial expressions such as eye movements, frown and smile have different meaning. Fear, happiness, sorrow, anger, tension all types of emotions are generally expressed through our face. hese facial expressions are similar throughout the world. 
2. Gestures: It is deliberate body movement to convey a message. Movement of hands, legs, arms, head e.g. handshakes, raising finger to say something, shaking head from side to side to say that we don't know, point out something with a finger, wave hand to say "goodbye" or "hello".
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