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Would u explain verbal/non-verbal, compare and contrast, say that they are both misinterpreted and then say in some cases nonverbal is more important(classroom&public speaking)

Non-verbal communication involves any way a message is communicated without the use of language. It includes, but is not limited to "facial expressions, gestures, posture and tone of voice". Scientists who study non verbal communication believe that true feeling are often communicated more accurately using non-verbal than verbal language. "Some studies have shown that between 60 and 90 percent of a message's effect may come from non-verbal clues." Thus, in the classroom, the teacher must be aware of both the verbal and non-verbal messages students are sending and be especially aware of non-verbal messages that are being communicated to students by their body language, appearance and tone of voice.

As a Special Education teacher who uses the non-verbal communication to deescalate behavior in the classroom, I agree with your statement. In self-defense classes they teach you to be aware of the way you walk and carry yourself as that communicates to predators if you will be an easy victim or cause them a problem. Watching children playing you can also tell who is the leader by the way they walk and the way others react by moving or slouching out of their way.

Non-verbal communication is easily mis-understood. I've experienced it myself by the way others have reacted to my facial expressions. There have been times where I am in pain as well as being stressed with a dead line, this shows on my face. An individual may stop me and ask a question before seeing my expression. Once I turn to see them and respond, some have come back to me later and shared how they felt like I was angry with them, even if the verbal response is positive.

In a public presentation, only 5% of the message is transmitted through oral communication, while 38% is transmitted through voice and 55% through body language. Therefore, for a successful speaker is essential to understand the importance of nonverbal communication, in a speech and the way in which it can be improved. Nonverbal communication importance was demonstrated in 1967 by Albert Mehrabian.

Experienced speakers can use certain tricks that help them to convince the audience. For example, without saying in words that they are against an idea, they support their point with an ironic smile, creating a reaction of opposition to what they just said. Smile is an element that helps the speaker to attract the public goodwill, because it expresses friendship, safety and self esteem.

The look is another important factor in nonverbal communication. In the absence of visual contact, the speaker induces feeling of insecurity to the audience. Permanent eye contact is crucial for getting goodwill and trust.

The lack of gestures makes the speech to become boring. On the other hand, using gestures excessively induces agitation and an uncomfortable feeling to the audience. The speaker’s gestures must draw attention on his words, without annoying the public.