Unless you are reading, language is not a “stand-alone” form of communication. It occurs in a context that includes nonverbal components. The most frequently cited study [Mehrabian and Ferris’ 1967 article in the Journal of Consulting Psychology, 31:3, pp. 248-252] concluded that meaning was determined primarily by nonverbal components:

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Have you ever wondered about questions? One of the most important things about questions is that they direct a person’s attention. Further, they can do so in a nonthreatening way. In the Sates, we are moving into the “hot and heavy” political season, and you will have ample opportunity to witness both the skillful and […]