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             The second function is the Interpersonal Function, which is there to help express attitudes and emotions it interpersonal relations. This function helps people communicate through looks and other gestures instead of language. Instead of telling someone that you don't want to listen to what they are saying you might roll your eyes at them or not even look at them at all. Many children do this when being scorned by a parent.
             The third function is the Emblematic Function, which is largely the use of gestures to convey a specific message. For example crinkling your nose when someone asks you if you would like something to eat. By crinkling your nose you have told them that you dislike whatever they asked you without saying a single word. Small children, who are not able to speak yet, use this when their parents ask them questions. If the parent asks them if they would like to do something that they like to do they get excited and smile but if it is something that they do not like to do for example going to bed or taking a knap they may pout or even cry. The parent understands what they want by the facial expressions and the body language that they use.
             The forth function is the Illustrative Function, which is used to indicate size, shape, distance, and things of that manner. For example when you are talking to someone and they ask you where you live you might point in the direction of your house. This gives them a general idea of where you live even before you have given them directions to get there.
             The fifth and final function of nonverbal communication is the Adaptive Function, which usually involves an unconscious act such as playing with your hair, chewing on a pen or shuffling your feet when your talking to someone new. This function is used by the speaker as a form of reassurance or self-worth and is usually used when the spe...