Verbal Communication Essay

Every specie of animal have their own way of communication. There are ways to communicate without the use of actual words. The use of nonverbal communicators is important to understand if you want to get your message across because ninety three percent of communication is nonverbal communication. Nonverbal communication has three main categories: visual, auditory, and invisible (book). Visual communication consists of body language, facial expressions/eye contact, and gestures. The auditory communication system includes how we use and interpret volume, tone of voice, and silence. The invisible communication system covers physical space and time. Everyone may know a few of the common nonverbals, but there are always new ways to interpret information. The most commonly understood form of nonverbal communication is visual. The most commonly seen visual

Every person and every culture uses time differently. In America, people are monochronic, meaning they run on time. People are expected to be punctual because that shows they are responsible. If someone is late for a meeting or a prearranged time, they are thought to be inconsiderate or unreliable. But in other cultures, such as Mexico, people are polychronic, meaning that time is irrelevant to them. They have a very loose and flexible schedule. The essence of time could also be interpreted as how much a person is valued. People who think they are important do not think they should wait because their time is more valuable than others. It is also important to note that time in relationships shows that the people in that relationship are valued. But when it comes to holding a conversation through email or text messages, people do not want to have to wait for a response. Studies have shown that people respond in a more positive manner if they do not have to wait for a response (class book,