Nonverbal communication tips?
in Psychology ·
I used to think relying solely on nonverbal cues was a decent shortcut, but then two things clicked for me:
1. Words carry more weight than body language. My own experience backs this up. No matter how much you try to lean on gestures or eye contact, you eventually need actual words to clarify what you were trying to convey. And let’s be real—nonverbal communication isn't some universal translator; just look at the book "human animal" by D. Morris. In fact, it causes more misunderstandings than it solves. You can only communicate a handful of simple ideas through gestures before things get awkward or confusing.
2. It’s clearly just a passing fad, something people jump on because it’s trendy, about as meaningful as someone deciding that competitive frisbee is their life's calling.
Nonverbal cues exist and they matter, sure, but their impact is a tiny fraction of what actual verbal communication brings to the table.
1. Words carry more weight than body language. My own experience backs this up. No matter how much you try to lean on gestures or eye contact, you eventually need actual words to clarify what you were trying to convey. And let’s be real—nonverbal communication isn't some universal translator; just look at the book "human animal" by D. Morris. In fact, it causes more misunderstandings than it solves. You can only communicate a handful of simple ideas through gestures before things get awkward or confusing.
2. It’s clearly just a passing fad, something people jump on because it’s trendy, about as meaningful as someone deciding that competitive frisbee is their life's calling.
Nonverbal cues exist and they matter, sure, but their impact is a tiny fraction of what actual verbal communication brings to the table.