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your nonverbal clues or "body language" that speak the loudest. Body language is the use of
nonverbal communication via physical behaviour, expressions, and mannerisms. When you
engage with others, whether you realise it or not, you're always sending and receiving
nonverbal messages. All of your nonverbal behaviours, such as gestures, posture, tone of
voice, and the amount of eye contact you create, transmit powerful messages. They may
either put people at ease, develop trust, and attract others to you, or they can offend,
confuse, and detract from what you're attempting to communicate. These signals continue
even after you stop speaking. Even if you're not speaking, you're communicating
nonverbally.
What you say and what you transmit through your body language may be two completely
different things in some cases. If you say one thing and your body language suggests
another, your audience will most likely believe you're lying. For example, if you say "yes"
while shaking your head nay. When confronted with such a jumble of signals, the listener
must decide whether to trust your verbal or nonverbal communication. They'll most likely
prefer the nonverbal message since body language is a natural, unconscious language that
communicates your genuine sentiments and intentions.
Furthermore, gestures are ingrained in our daily lives. When debating or speaking
animatedly, you may wave, point, call, or use your hands, often expressing yourself without
thinking through gestures. However, the meaning of some gestures varies greatly
throughout cultures. While the hand-made "OK" sign, for example, normally sends a good
message in English-speaking nations, it is deemed insulting in Germany, Russia, and Brazil.
As a result, it's critical to be cautious about how you utilise gestures in order to avoid
misunderstanding. Because most people's major sense is vision, eye contact is a particularly
essential kind of nonverbal communication. Many things may be communicated by the way
you stare at someone, including attention, affection, animosity, or desire. Maintaining eye
contact is also vital for keeping the discussion flowing and measuring the other person's
attention and response.
Moreover, we use touch to communicate a great lot. Consider how a feeble handshake, a
loving bear hug, a condescending pat on the head, or a dominating grasp on the arm send
completely different meanings. However, the pandemic has made nonverbal
communication more difficult, since everyone must take precautions, such as wearing masks
and social distancing in order to be safe and prevent the spread of COVID-19. Meetings,
conferences, and educational activities have all been relocated to apps like Zoom, Microsoft
Teams, and others, resulting in a major growth in the use of videoconferencing in both
business and personal life.
To summarise, body language is important in all types of communication because it may
help people break through boundaries and create stronger bonds with others.