Communication is a multi-channeled phenomenon consisting of both verbal and nonverbal behavior. Given the emphasis on communication in contemporary foreign language (FL) classes, it would seem that ...

As someone currently researching nonverbal communication, I have happily (yes- happily!) read many books, journal articles, magazine articles, and blog postings in regards to this broad subject. The ...

In Part 1 of this three-part series on “How Does Communication Work?” I introduced the distinction between kinesics (body language, including gestures, eye gaze, and facial expressions) and ...

Nonverbal cues, such as smiling, frowning, shaking a finger or averting the eyes, influence both how people perceive messages and how they are perceived by peers. These cues reflect confidence, ...

My favorite takeaway from the interview was a quote from Clemons’s grandmother, who said, “Your mind better be in the same spot as your behind.” In other words, if you’re in the room, your focus ...

It’s not always what you say, but it’s how you say it. Much of our communication is portrayed by our nonverbal cues and gestures, emphasizing our message or confusing it. Adults and children routinely ...