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Body language complements your spoken words in communication from "summary" of How to Argue & Win Every Time by Gerry Spence
Communication extends far beyond mere words. While spoken language conveys information, it is the unspoken cues that often reveal deeper truths. Facial expressions, gestures, posture, and eye contact work together to create a rich tapestry of meaning. They serve as a powerful reinforcement of what is being said or, at times, as a stark contradiction. Imagine a speaker declaring confidence while their arms are crossed tightly across their chest. The audience perceives this incongruity, causing doubt about the speaker’s sincerity. Each gesture, each movement carries weight and can either enhance or undermine the message. The way one stands, the tilt of the head, and the intensity of eye contact can convey openness or defensiveness, agreement or disagreement. Listeners are instinctively tuned to these nonverbal signals. They interpret a nod as affirmation, a frown as disap...
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