Introduction
Non-verbal cues usually involve the use of facial expressions, vocal intonation, gestures, and posture to communicate. This essay uses the three-point proof technique to describe what we learn from non-verbal cues.
Non-Verbal Cues are Very Powerful
Complementation of Verbal Communication
Non-verbal cues help emphasize the message being said, thus ensuring a deeper understanding of the message. When non-verbal communication is done alone, it gives an ambiguity to the information interpreted.
Communication of Emotions
It is hard to know how someone feels about something unless they pass across the information using non-verbal communication. It is, therefore, true to say that both interpretation and relay of emotions depend on nonverbal cues.
Demonstration and Maintenance of Cultural Norms
The majority of nonverbal communication globally is culturally specific. These cues are usually developed by people living in the same community and are passed from one generation to another.
Non-Verbal Cues are More Commonly Used than Verbal Communication
Scientific Research Work
Scientific research has proven that 80-70% of communication is non-verbal and highly trusted than verbal communication (Wahyuni, 2018). Most of the communication is well understood when non-verbal communication is applied.
Interdependence of the Two
Humans tend to prefer illustrations, e.g., gestures, to clarify concepts while using non-verbal communication. Verbal and non-verbal communication can be used independently, but not in most cases. However, combined use seems to be more significant than independent use of each.
The universality of Non-Verbal Communication
Non-verbal communication is used by people of all races and in different cultures. Charles Darwin also noted that animals also use non-verbal cues. This means that non-verbal cues are an important part of communication.
Non-Verbal Cues Build Good Relationships
Development of Trust
The use of nonverbal cues helps improve emotional connections between people. As a result, people can act accordingly based on the other person’s desires, thus instilling trust.
Improved understanding
The use of verbal and nonverbal communication helps clarify and emphasize ideas to the recipient. All this makes it easier for the recipient to understand and act accordingly.
Demonstration and Strengthening of First Impression
People get attracted to each other or a particular business after interacting and using non-verbal cues. The first impressions greatly affect how others perceive them. Appropriate use of nonverbal communication strengthens how people perceive us, and this helps build our relationships.
Conclusion
Non-verbal cues are quite relevant in passing across the information. However, appropriate use of the cues requires skill development. Combining verbal and nonverbal communication promotes effective communication.
Reference
Wahyuni, A. (2018). The power of verbal and nonverbal communication in learning. The 1st International Conference on Intellectuals’ Global Responsibility (ICIGR 2017). Atlantis Press.