Importance of nonverbal communication

Verbal communication accounts for about 35% of daily interactions, while nonverbal communication, such as gestures and facial expressions, accounts for about 65%. Nonverbal communication can have different cultural meanings between countries. There are two main types of nonverbal communication: intentional, such as smiling or pointing, and unintentional, such as body language. Different cultures have distinct nonverbal communication styles, such as handshakes in Argentina versus namaste greetings in India. Nonverbal communication is important but can be misunderstood between cultures if not understood properly.Read less