Effect of face masks on interpersonal communication during the covid-19 pandemic

1. How do facial expressions affect interpersonal communication?
2. How does the pandemic affect our communication?
3. Can you talk with a face mask on?
4. What is functional touch?

How do facial expressions affect interpersonal communication?

In contrast to the null effect of including bodily gestures, the present study found evidence that the presence of facial expressions can moderately improve communication outcomes across multiple dimensions, including interpersonal attraction, affective valence, and impression accuracy.

How does the pandemic affect our communication?

The lack of training in communication skills and its influence on the management of difficult periods was another important finding. Communication in general deteriorated during the pandemic, especially during the initial waves.

Can you talk with a face mask on?

And most importantly, don't take your mask off when you're speaking. I know it's hard—especially for teachers and others who talk to people for a long time—to have a mask on because you have to speak louder. Masks muffle the voice. So, I use a voice amplifier.

What is functional touch?

Functional-Professional Touch. unsympathetic, impersonal, cold, or business-like touch. Social-Polite Touch. acknowledges another person according to the norms or rules of a society. Friendship-Warmth Touch.