Expert Reveals Key to Clearer Communications

So much confusion has been created by non-verbal signs underscoring verbal
communications, according to Dr. Enid Portnoy, guest speaker at Potomac Community Village’s monthly gathering, June 21 at 7 p.m.

Attendees at the event will learn how to be alert to non-verbal manifestations that can
highjack communication among individuals, groups, parents and their children, partners or spouses, and just about anyone on the other end of the spoken word.

“Non-verbal clues are the invisible cover which influence our communications habits,” Dr.
Portnoy states. “You can’t help being affected by responses displayed when interacting with others,” she instructs. Dr. Portnoy will demonstrate how you can be a detective to discover how you impact your own daily behavior.

Dr.Portnoy is a retired Associate Professor of Communications Studies and Gerontology, with degrees from Northwestern University and West Virginia University. She resettled in Maryland after a 43-year teaching career in the Communications Studies Department at WVU, and is also a presenter at the Oasis
organization.

PCV's June 21st meeting takes place at 7 pm at the Potomac Community Center, 11315 Falls Road in Potomac. PCV is a non-profit network of neighbors and friends geared to enabling older Potomac residents to age in place in their existing homes by creating social connections and providing volunteer services such as occasional transportation, computer assistance and simple home repairs. For more information, to volunteer or get volunteer help, contact 240-221-1370, info@PotomacCommunityVillage.org or check out www.PotomacCommunityVillage.org or www.Facebook.com/PotomacCommunityVillage.