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Nonverbal Cues and Their Importance
Communication is not limited to spoken words alone; nonverbal cues are often more effective in many contexts. Our gesticulations, intonation, and proxemics reveal our subtext to others, which is often more meaningful than words themselves.
In an auspicious meeting, if someone's demeanor expresses ambivalence, it may require discernment from the speaker. Without congruence, meaning is lost, and connotation can change.
Often imperceptible gestures carry deep nuance. If someone changes their inflection while speaking, their mental state changes can be understood.
Correct tacit language and bolstered resonance can be helpful in any discussion. We should be efficacious and conscious so that metamorphosis is created in positive communication.
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nonverbal
ˌnɒnˈvɜːr.bəl
adjective
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Communication using body language, facial expressions, or gestures instead of words
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Nonverbal cues play a crucial role in effective communication. |
silent communication, body language, gesture-based
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verbal, spoken, expressed in words
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cues
kjuːz
noun
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Signals or hints from conversation or environment that help understanding
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Facial expressions provide cues about a person's emotions. |
signals, hints, clues
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miscommunication, ambiguity, unawareness
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#2611
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gesticulations
dʒɛsˌtɪk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃənz
noun
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Expressive hand or body movements while speaking to convey thoughts or emotions
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His energetic gesticulations made the speech more engaging. |
hand movements, signals, expressive gestures
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stillness, inactivity, stiffness
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intonation
ˌɪn.toʊˈneɪ.ʃən
noun
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The rise and fall of voice pitch when speaking that expresses meaning or emotion
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Proper intonation can make a speech more persuasive. |
pitch variation, modulation, tone
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monotone, flatness, inexpressiveness
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proxemics
prɒkˈsiː.mɪks
noun
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The study of how people use space and distance to indicate relationships
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Understanding proxemics helps in improving interpersonal communication. |
spatial awareness, social distance, physical space management
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intrusion, disregard for space, closeness
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subtext
ˈsʌb.tɛkst
noun
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Hidden meaning or message behind spoken or written words
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The subtext of his speech suggested disagreement. |
underlying meaning, implication, hidden message
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explicit message, direct statement, surface meaning
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auspicious
ɔːˈspɪʃ.əs
adjective
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Favorable or bringing good luck and success
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The wedding was held on an auspicious day. |
favorable, fortunate, propitious
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unlucky, inauspicious, unfavorable
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ambivalence
æmˈbɪv.ə.ləns
noun
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Having conflicting feelings or thoughts about the same subject
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She felt ambivalence about moving to a new city. |
uncertainty, indecisiveness, mixed feelings
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certainty, clarity, determination
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discernment
dɪˈsɜːrn.mənt
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The ability to judge well and understand good from bad or analyze situations
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His discernment helped him make wise decisions. |
insight, perception, judgement
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ignorance, misjudgment, indiscretion
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congruence
ˈkɒŋ.ɡru.əns
noun
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Agreement or harmony between different elements or components
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There was a perfect congruence between his words and actions. |
agreement, consistency, harmony
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discrepancy, inconsistency, contradiction
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connotation
ˌkɒn.əˈteɪ.ʃən
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The implied or suggested meaning of a word beyond its literal definition
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The word 'home' has a warm connotation of comfort and family. |
implication, hidden meaning, subtext
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denotation, explicit meaning, literal interpretation
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imperceptible
ˌɪm.pəˈsɛp.tɪ.bəl
adjective
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So subtle or gradual that it is difficult to notice or perceive
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The changes in his behavior were imperceptible at first. |
subtle, undetectable, faint
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noticeable, obvious, evident
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nuance
ˈnuː.ɑːns
noun
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A subtle difference or distinction in understanding or expressing something
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Understanding the nuance of a foreign language takes time. |
subtlety, shade, refinement
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obviousness, simplicity, coarseness
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inflection
ɪnˈflɛk.ʃən
noun
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A change in the pitch or tone of voice when speaking that expresses meaning or emotion
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Her voice had a gentle inflection when she spoke kindly. |
modulation, emphasis, intonation
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monotony, flatness, uniformity
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tacit
ˈtæs.ɪt
adjective
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Understood or implied without being openly expressed or stated
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Their mutual understanding was based on tacit agreement. |
implicit, unspoken, understood
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explicit, stated, expressed
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bolster
ˈboʊl.stər
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To support, strengthen, or improve something
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Regular exercise bolsters both mental and physical health. |
support, reinforce, strengthen
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weaken, undermine, discourage
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resonance
ˈrɛz.ə.nəns
noun
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The quality of sound being deep and reverberating, or a lasting impact on feelings
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The speech had a deep resonance with the audience. |
vibration, impact, relevance
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dissonance, weakness, flatness
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efficacious
ˌɛf.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs
adjective
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Successful in producing desired results; effective
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The new treatment proved to be highly efficacious. |
effective, productive, potent
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ineffective, useless, inefficient
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metamorphosis
ˌmɛt.əˈmɔːr.fə.sɪs
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A complete transformation or change in form, structure, or development
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The caterpillar undergoes metamorphosis to become a butterfly. |
transformation, evolution, change
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stagnation, stability, consistency
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