Interpreting Non-Verbal Communication

This is the show I chose to watch.

For this assignment I watched “Dating Rules from My Future Self.” I first watched the show with the sound turned off, and then re-watched it with the sound on.

Sound Off: 

I was able to assume a great deal about what was going on just based on the non-verbal cues of the actors. I could tell when a female character probably liked a male character. I could tell when the main character in the show was upset or excited about something based on her body language and facial expressions. At times it was hard to tell what is was that was either exciting or upsetting her, others it was very clear.

Sound On:

I was able to truly understand what was going on 100% of the time because I could hear what they were saying and knew what facial expressions and body language went along with certain happenings. I could hear the jokes and phone conversations that were difficult to decipher with body language and facial expressions alone.

Conclusion:

I was surprised at how much information I was able to gather by just watching the show (without sound). I could assume a lot of what was going on, most of my assumptions were proven correct when I re-watched the show with the sound on. I also decided that although this exercise was fun, I prefer to watch TV with the sound on. I enjoy hearing the jokes and know exactly what is going on!