Nonverbal Cues In Human Communication

Gathering groups of people in person is immeasurably tougher than it used to be. Nowadays most people are entombed in the infinite void of cyberspace. Lost without a thought of the potential experiences and chances to connect with those living in reality. The connection that has been the basis of human interaction since the beginning of time is tragically dwindling away and being replaced by robotic messengers. When will the time come that the population will be unable to communicate without the help of electronic devices? The principle of communication—ability to listen and speak clearly—stretches as far back as living organisms began roaming the Earth. From prehistoric creatures to the earliest civilizations, conversation has been used and adapted into millions of different gestures, symbols, …show more content…
Pearson’s Custom Introduction to Human Communication states that nonverbal communication is any interaction other than written or spoken language (Beebe 4:84). Nonverbal cues can even be more representative of attitudes and feelings than verbal. 55% of our emotional meaning comes from our facial expressions while only 38% come from vocal cues such as volume, tone, and pitch (Beebe 4:85). Thought process and reaction to certain words or phrases are also lost in mediated communication. These processes go hand-in-hand with nonverbal signals which help identify what the receiver is thinking and their reaction to what was said. One would not be given the full understanding how a conversation is going from behind a cell phone or computer. Nonverbal messages are incredibly important to the beginning stages of a relationship as well. A simple hand shake or one’s posture on a first date impacts how ame person would perceive the other immediately and can help form an idea of how the relationship will progress in the future. Nonverbal communication most importantly clarifies information and regulates participation in