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Given the sheer number of languages, dialects, and colloquialisms used in human language, it is a

remarkable means of communication, despite that the non-verbal components of communication


are continuous and universal, thus highlighting its importance we come to discuss the below-
mentioned reasons as why it prevails:

 Nonverbal communication may also be seen as an extension of verbal communication as it


performs the key task of supplementing and supporting it while adding more clarity and an
emotional context, many examples exist from your daily life experiances as to how it
enhances normal day to day conversations.
 Non-verbal means of communication are what express emotions be it through gestures of
facial changes, this further helps people relate to what’s being said or the state of the person
and further instills the same emotion amongst others.
 Non-verbal communication helps in instilling confidence and trust by further reinforcing
words, and in many cultures can be seen as a sign of goodwill, it can also help form ever
lasting relationships.
 One can give feedback to the speaker and give him a sense of being heard by using non-
verbal communication, this important as a conversation is a two way street and you must not
make it seem mundane.
 Nonverbal cues often signify a message and may have a context in different cultures hence
understanding them is important to avoid any misunderstanding or unintentionally offending
the other person due to incorrect gestures.
 Nonverbal communication also helps people ascertain whether a person’s body language
matches his words, often being useful in finding out whether someone is being deceitful or
not.
 Non-verbal communication is the best way to engage with your audience and not appear dull
enhancing public speaking and presentation skills.
 The proper use of nonverbal communication can also be useful to persuade someone, thus
proving itself as an important persuasion skill that goes alongside sweet words.

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