Effects of Non-Verbal Communication in Train

Question: Discuss about the Effects of Non-Verbal Communication in Train. Answer: Introduction Non-verbal communication is the method of expressing the thoughts through facial expression, voice modulation, different body languages, and gestures (Seitz et al. 2016). These non-verbal signals are generally providing the different signals and extra information. According to Durrant (2017), non-verbal communication message is more effective in conveying the messages. It is sometimes can considered as the physical attribute of the communicator and as the method of engaging other people by conveying the necessary messages. The study will thus explore the effectiveness of the non-verbal communication in train or the railways. The clear description and the analysis of the events would be preferable for the study to clarify the effectiveness of the non-verbal communication. Description It is necessary to keep the concentration on the consequence-based events that will inform about the necessary implications undertaken by the individuals during the non-verbal communication process (Read et al. 2016). When someone is travelling by a train, some of the nonverbal signs are important to understand. The effectiveness of such non-verbal communication in trains can be well explained through an incident. I communicated with a person who regularly travels by train. I gained some of the insightful knowledge regarding the different types of non-verbal communications that are communicated in the railway transports. I came across one incident that a person explained to me. He mentioned that someone asked him to guide the proper station from where he can get the right train to his destination. For not being a regular passenger, the person was quite nervous about the right track since he had to get the right train to his destination. However, the person helped the passenger by inf orming about some of the railway signs that indicates the way to the right platform and the time of train departure. The person is well aware of the non-verbal signs that can lead another passenger in a right direction. Therefore, he could guide the passenger right platform and right time of his departure. Analysis of the Events This particular section of the study will discuss the consequences by analyzing the events occurred with the person. It was noticed that the person guided other passenger to catch the right train at the right platform. The signs of the time indicate the departure time. The western and eastern railway platforms were also put by showing some symbols. The regular passengers in the railway station can recognize such signs quite easily. However, it is sometimes becomes difficult for a non-regular passenger to understand the right direction by observing such symbols (Barmaki and Hughes 2015). In such cases, the involvements of some of the non-verbal communication process are necessary. In the railway station or in trains, some of the different types of non-verbal communication exist (Kong et al. 2015). The further section of the study will recognize these different types of the non-verbal communication visible in trains or railway services. Different Types of Non-verbal Communication in Train In trains, the proxemics communication is used as the non-verbal medium. Proxemics is the study of knowing the influences of distance and space on communication purposes (Naim et al. 2015). People are always concerned about showing the similar metaphors to understand the scope of communication. For example, when a train is coming during the rush hours, people wait for the train with some eagerness in their eyes. It shows how people are eager to catch the train. On the other hand, it is noted the ringing bells or siren make people aware that the train is coming. Therefore, people can identify it by listening to the bells. It is also one kind of non-verbal communication that is used in train. In the railway station, some of the symbols indicate the eastern, northern, southern, and western zones. It directs the passengers in the right way that will lead them towards their proper destination. It is necessary to learn the signs at the initial stage. In some of the time, people are in rush and they need to get into the right station. In such times, these signs are necessary to understand the exact zone from where they can take the train. Furthermore, it is seen that there is the signal in the train lines (Chen et al. 2014). These lights inform the passengers and passer by other vehicles whether the train is coming in the platform or not. If the signal is red for other vehicles, it indicates that the train is coming in the platform and the transports need to wait until the train arrives. Similarly, the passengers can recognize when the train is entering the platform. According to McCleery et al. (2015), gestures and actions are the major components of the non-verbal communication process. Recognition of some of the signs and action helps in understanding the exact communication. Reviewing the events, it can also be determined that the person who is a regular passenger could clearly understand the actual direction of the other person since he is quite aware of such symbols due to which he could guide the other person quite easily. He even recognized the body language of the other person who was quite tensed in fear of missing his train. Hence, understanding the non-verbal communication is essential in trains or in the railway stations. Conclusion The non-verbal communication presents the feelings of the individuals without using verbal words. In the train or in the railway station, these non-verbal communications are much essential. In order to indicate the right track or zone to the passengers, the railway service uses some of the specific symbols. These symbols indicate the direction of the train. The signal lights and the flags are indicating whether the train is arriving at the station. The passengers need to derive the ideas regarding these symbols that can be helpful for them to understand in which direction they should go to catch the train. Moreover, understanding the body languages or facial expression is also necessary for helping the other passengers who are unaware of these symbols and signals. References Barmaki, R. and Hughes, C.E., 2015, November. Providing real-time feedback for student teachers in a virtual rehearsal environment. InProceedings of the 2015 ACM on International Conference on Multimodal Interaction(pp. 531-537). ACM. Chen, L., Feng, G., Joe, J., Leong, C.W., Kitchen, C. and Lee, C.M., 2014, November. Towards automated assessment of public speaking skills using multimodal cues. 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