In order to communicate effectively we need words and language - but our words need support to convey true meaning. The various nonverbal behaviors that accompany (and sometimes substitute) for words are an important part of our study of human communication. Think about nonverbal communication in your life answering the following questions.
What are the roles of nonverbal communication in the creration and maintenance of meaning?
How important is nonverbal communication?
Is it possible to gain more control over our nonverbal behaviors?
How can we compensate (can we compensate?) for the absence of true nonverbals in machine assisted communication?
How does noverbal communicational behaviors effected in the work place?