Nonverbal Communication
In a typical stage drama, the players not only speak their lines but also convey information by nonverbal communication. we discussed the importance of language now we will look at the messages we communicate without speaking. Nonverbal communication is the transfer of information between persons without the use of words. It includes not only visual cues (gestures, appearances) but also vocal features (inflection, volume, pitch) and environmental factors (use of space, position) that affect meanings (Wood, 1999). Facial expressions, head movements, body positions, and other gestures carry as much of the total meaning of our communication with others as our spoken words do (Wood, 1999). Nonverbal communication may be intentional or unintentional. Actors, politicians, and salespersons may make deliberate use of nonverbal communication to convey an idea or "make a sale."We may also send nonverbal messages through gestures or facial expressions or even our appearance without intending to let other people know what we are thinking.
