When a person's verbal and nonverbal communication does not match, the nonverbal cues often "speak" louder. For example, if someone says "Good morning" but has a sarcastic look on his face, one would tend to pay more attention to the gestures rather than the spoken words.
Here is a reminder of what denotes verbal and nonverbal communication:
Verbal
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Spoken words
Written words
Visual symbols representing words
Gestures that represent words (ex. ESL)
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Nonverbal
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Body language
Gestures
Posture
Body movements
Facial expressions
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| Example of verbal and nonverbal communication |
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| Spoken Words are an Example of Verbal Communication |
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| Examples of gestures |
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| Gestures are an Example of Nonverbal Communication |
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| Nursing Status Report |
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| Nursing Status Report is Example of Verbal Communication |
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| Recording Vital Signs in Patient Care Record |
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| Written Data in Patient Care Record is Verbal Communication |
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| Patient Moans |
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| Moaning and Other Sounds are Examples of Nonverbal Communication |
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| Negative Gestures and Body Language |
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| Body Gestures and Body Language are Examples of Nonverbal Communication |
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| Translating Words from One Language to Another |
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| Translating from One Language to Another is Verbal Communication |
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| Crying and Body Movements |
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| Crying and Body Movements are Examples of Nonverbal Communication |
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| Body Positions and Therapeutic Touch |
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| Therapeutic Touch is an Example of Nonverbal Communication |
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| Signs with Words or Symbols |
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| Signs with Words or Symbols are Examples of Verbal Communication |
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| American Sign Language |
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| American Sign Language is an Example of Verbal Communication |
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| Smiling and Facial Expressions |
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| Smiling and Facial Expressions are Examples of Nonverbal Communication |
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| Body Movements |
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| Body Movements are an Example of Nonverbal Communication |
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| Reading Written Words and Symbols |
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| Reading Written Words and Symbols are an Example of Verbal Communication |
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| Spoken Words and Quotes |
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| Spoken Words and Quotes are Examples of Verbal Communication |
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