Choose one of the following activities and record your observations in the space provided.

watch a television drama or comedy and write down all of the instances of nonverbal communication that you see. after watching the program, list each instance, classify it based on the list of types below, and place a plus sign (+) next to any example that contributed to the message and a minus sign next to any that detracted from the message.
go to a park or shopping mall and sit in one spot where you can view different groups of people. observe moods, body stance, hand gestures, eye movement, and voice pitch. notice the different types of nonverbal communication exhibited by people of different ages (e. g., between two teenagers, two children, a teenager and a parent, a child and a parent, two adults). note any nonverbal communication that suggests that people may be making decisions or resolving conflicts. observe carefully and take good notes.
for both activities, refer to the list of the eight types of nonverbal communication as needed.

body movements
facial expressions and eye movements
self-presentation
distance
touch
time
voice

there are number of topics. you can pick any one of these topics:

pre-writing

why we feel good, or better, when we laugh?

is there a scientific explanation for this to happen?

which are the sources?

rough draft

laughter has a way of instantly connecting people and is one of the most basic and fundamental ways in which we communicate as human beings.

newport academy: endorphins reduce stress and strength social connections.

they combat anxiety and depression.

final draft

we know that when we laugh we feel better; when something is making us laugh it means we thought it was funny at some point, even if it was not meant that way. what we know is that it made us feel good. that is something we all can realize easily, but is it a chemical explanation for it to happen? of course there

according to joe bluett, laughter has a way of instantly connecting people and is one of the most basic and fundamental ways in which we communicate as human beings. also, he says that laughter can increase confidence, self-esteem, creativity, positivity and resilience, bringing positive changes to all aspects of our lives.

the newport academy says that, when we laugh, we release endorphins and that makes our body feel instantly relieved from tension and worry. endorphins also reduce stress and strength social connections.

therefor, laughter is the best to combat anxiety and depression.