Communication

I once watched a documentary on the Discovery channel that claimed words only made up 7% of communication. When we are expressing ourselves, our words add a small part of our communication. Our tone, body language, eye contact, etc. also play significant roles in our expression. This fact speaks volumes. Sometimes, we cannot control the other 93% of our communication. A person who lacks social skills and cues may not be able to communicate properly. However, the receiver of his or her communication can misinterpret their expressions. In another example, we could not be completely aware of how the 93% of our communicate is portrayed to the receiver. This highlights the importance of social skills and self-awareness when we communicate with others. Words alone are not enough.