Final Discussion- Post 3

Of all the concepts we learned over the course of the semester,  nonverbal communication is my favorite. The text defines nonverbal communication as the subtle and multidimensional use of language in the form of body or facial gestures, tone of voice, turn taking, use of time, or habits or dress or hairstyle (Harris & Sherblom, 2011, p. 78). The concept of nonverbal communication stands out to me because I feel it is a vital component of most conversations. I personally favor face-to-face communication and over the phone conversation due to this aspect alone. It is easy for messages sent via text to be lost in translation since there are very little nonverbal indicators to be recognized. However, in-person and over the phone messages are much more easy to interpret through reading ones facial expression or tone of voice. Overall, the section on nonverbal communication just reinforced its significance of its role in conversation and communication in general.