Where non-verbal communication is important in the fire service is in the way we act on the fireground. This is one of those times when it has nothing to do with what we say, it has all to say ...

Q: How do non-verbal communication skills affect conflict resolution? A: Often, we think about communication in terms of words alone; however, a large part of communication is non-verbal.

They do this in the absence of verbal communication to confirm or reject verbal content. Most people take it for granted, but experts estimate that 70 to 93 percent of all communication is nonverbal.

Finally, and perhaps predictably, the gender of the addressee and speaker affects the relative importance of the mode used for communication purposes, whether it be verbal or non-verbal.

You don’t have to be famous to experience how non-verbal cues can sometimes reveal inconsistencies with spoken words, writes guest columnist Karen Friedman.

Imagine having a conversation where every gesture and glance feels like a test. You're juggling eye contact, facial expressions, and tone of voice, all while trying to keep up with the words. You ...

Comedians are masters in non-verbal communication. Their facial expressions say more than words and make us laugh. One of the biggest challenges we have is the text message.

Children with missing data were more likely to have non-Hispanic White mothers. Targeting mothers’ social fear beliefs and verbal communication patterns may help prevent the intergenerational ...

Non-verbal cues—such as body language, eye contact and tone of voice—play a significant role in communication. They can reinforce what you’re saying or completely undermine it.

Pitfall No. 2: Believing Communication Is All About The Words Effective communication goes beyond the words. Consider all four types: written, verbal, non-verbal and visual. • Written: The words ...