Question

Why do you suppose we tend to believe nonverbal cues, even when they contradict what a person is saying? Can you think of a situation in which you would believe the person's verbal message instead?

Answer 1

nonverbal communication is sometimes more effective method to covey messages.it includes gestures ,postures ,facial expressions etc.nurses especially focus on nonverbal coomunication to identify patients problems like pain,effectivenes of analgesics etc.it is harder for most people to control non verbal communication than verbal communication.

students used to tell lies for not completing assignments at right time.from there nonverbal gestures we will be able to identify whether they are saying truth or not.A student repeatedly not doing assignaments at right time and teacher is repeatedly give warning.at a point teacher give a deadline that he will not be allow for school tour.if he donot submit a particular assignment very next day.by any medical reason he failed to submit it and he is saying these things ,teacher has to accept his verbal message also .may be his verbal gestures will be of fear and anxiety