What are they and how do they affect communication?

• Physical attributes

What could be considered here and how do they affect communication?

• The power of touch

What and when is OK?

Conclusion: Which is better, verbal or nonverbal?

VERBAL VS NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION

1. Can we communicate without words?

• Yes. Non-verbal cues like gestures, facial expressions, and body language convey powerful messages without speaking.

2. Voice Attributes

• Tone, pitch, speed, volume, clarity.

• Impact: They influence how messages are interpreted emotionally (calm vs. angry tone)

3. Physical Attributes

• Examples: Facial expressions, eye contact, posture, gestures.

• Impact: They enhance or contradict verbal messages, affecting how others understand us.

4. The Power of Touch

• What and When is OK?

• Touch can show care, support, or connection.

• Acceptability depends on culture, relationship, and context (e.g., handshake vs. hug).

5. Which is better: Verbal or Non-Verbal?

• Both are important

• Verbal: Clear and detailed.

• Non-verbal: Emotional and supportive.

• Best communication combines both for maximum effectiveness.

Voice (How we talk):

• Tone (happy, angry)

• Speed (fast = excited, slow = tired)

• Volume (loud = strong, soft = shy)
  → Changes what words mean.

Body (Face & Movements):

• Smiling = friendly

• Crossed arms = upset

• Eye contact = listening
  → Shows real feelings.

Touch:

• OK: Handshake, hugs (if welcome)

• Not OK: Touching strangers without permission
  → Can comfort or annoy.

Verbal (words) vs. Nonverbal (actions)?
Both matter!

• Words = facts.

• Nonverbal = emotions.
  Best communication = words + actions together.

Final Answer: We don’t need words to talk—our voice, face, and body speak too. Both words and actions are important!

Paralanguage, the tone of the voice, can show our emotion, either sad, happy or angry.

Pointing at something like people or objects to enhance the communication, like a teacher uses a ruler during the class

It can be used to enhance the communication environment, for example, hugging to show support. Shaking hands during a business meeting to show respect

Depending on the situation, it is with friends or family or in an informal situation. It's best to use nonverbal If it's formal, like a meeting, it's best to use both verbal and nonverbally cues to prevent misunderstanding or miscommunication because different people interpret things differently.

Yes, communication is done solely on words but body language and tone also matters

Voice attribute

Define by tone and it indicate the context of which we wish to convey. For example, sarcasm, by word meant one thing and by tone meant the other

Physical attribute

Body language and physical appearance and it shows one's dedication to the conversation and their attention on the other person conversing with

The power of touch

Is also called haptic and vary among culture and the person. One may view them as uncomfortable while other may freely express them. While conversing, boundaries must be made aware and be uphold by all parties involved.

Which is better, verbal or non-verbal?

Both as the two shows a deeper sense of a person's core character. How they wish to communicate and the way they're communicate.

yes, we can use facial expressions, gestures, body language, tone, and touch to send messages without speaking.

2. voice attributes – what are they and how do they affect communication?

it include tone, pitch, speed, volume, and pauses. calm tones may show care, while loud tones may show anger.

3. physical attributes – what could be here and how do they affect communication?

physical appearance and body movements can show confidence, emotions, or attitude. people often judge messages based on these cues.

4. the power of touch – what and when is okay?

touch like a handshake, pat on the back, or hug can show support, comfort, or respect. but depends on the situation or relationship.

5. which is better, verbal or non-verbal?

both are important. verbal gives clear details, non-verbal adds emotion and meaning.

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1. Yes, We can

2. Voice can enhance communication effectiveness through the use of proper intonation and accurate word choice.

3. ⁠Body language can deliver messages more clearly through physical gestures and expressions

4. ⁠When the receiver is not fully focused on the conversation, the sender may gently touch them to redirect their attention. Affectation can also be expressed through hugs or comforting gestures.

5. In my opinion verbal are better than non verbal but if both applied the communication would be more smooth.

-Yes. For example is non verbal communication

2.      voice attributes

what are they and how they affect communication?

-voice attributes is more to tone and volume. Voice attributes can expressing our emotion by identify our tone when we speak. For example when we’re angry, we tend to use a high tone

3.      Physical attributes

What could be considered here and how do they affect communication?

-Physical attributes include body lamguage, facial expression and gesture. Physical attributes were used to support verbal communication and showing emotions

4.      The power of touch

What and when is OK?

-Touch can show support and care. A hug can make our opponent feels calm and loved.

5.      Which is better, verbal or non verbal?

-For me is verbal communication. verbal communication is more efficient because we can get immediate feedback or respons and allows us to express our ideas clearly and reducing the chances of misunderstanding.

Yes! We communicate a lot without speaking—through tone of voice, body language, and touch.

1. Voice Clues

- Tone (happy, angry, sarcastic)

- Speed (fast = excited, slow = bored)

- Volume (loud = confident, quiet = shy)

Why it matters:

The way you say something can change its meaning. A friendly "Nice job!" feels good, but a sarcastic "Nice job..." sounds mean.

2. Body Language

- Face (smiling = happy, frowning = upset)

- Eyes (looking at someone = interested, looking away = nervous)

- Posture (standing with chest up = confident, hunching = tired)

- Gestures (nodding = "yes," shaking head = "no")

Why it matters:

Even if you say "I’m fine," crossed arms and a frown tell people you’re not.

3. Touch

- Handshakes (at work), hugs (with friends/family), high-fives (when celebrating).

Verbal vs. Nonverbal: Which is Better?

Both matter!

- Words are best for facts ("The meeting is at 3 PM sharp").

- Nonverbal is best for feelings (eye roll = "I'm annoyed").

Most important: If your words and body language don’t match, people believe your body.

Conclusion:

Both are equally important but if I were to choose, it's non verbal because action speaks louder than words.

Yes with non-verbal such as body language and expression

2. Voice Attributes

Tone, volume of voice. Affect of communication is can show emotion of messages

3. Physical Attributes show like eye contact, body language, appearance. Physical attributes support verbal communication by showing emotions, building trust and helping others understand clearly

4. ⁠ The power of touch show a strong message of care, comfort and connection without using words. It can build trust for anyone.

5. Both are important but verbal communication is useful for clear and direct message

1. can we communicate without words ?

   • yes. non verbal like facial expressions, gestures and body language gives impact as message even without speaking.

2. voice attributes

   • tone, pitch

3. physical attribute

   • physical appearance and body movements can share confidence

4. the power of touch

   • like hug, hand shake, or pat on the back can show comfort, respect or support

5. which is better, verbal or non verbal ?

   • both are important because verbal gives clear information and more details while non-verbal adds emotion and meaning

Yes. We can communicate without using words through nonverbal communication like facial expressions, body language, gestures, touch, and tone of voice.

Example: A smile can express friendliness without saying anything.

2. Voice attributes – What are they and how do they affect communication?

Voice attributes refer to:

• Tone – the emotional quality of your voice

• Pitch – how high or low the voice sounds

• Volume – loudness or softness of the voice

• Rate – how fast or slow someone speaks.

3. Physical attributes – What could be considered here and how do they affect communication?

Physical attributes include:

• Appearance (clothing, grooming)

• Facial expressions

• Posture and gestures

• Eye contact

4. The power of touch – What and when is OK?

Touch can communicate many emotions like support, comfort, or authority.

5. Which is better: verbal or nonverbal?

Both are important.

• Verbal communication is useful for clear, direct information.

• Nonverbal communication often expresses emotion more effectively.

Voice attributes are how our voice sounds when we speak. They include pitch (high or low), tone (emotion), volume (loud or soft), pace (fast or slow), clarity (clear speech), and pauses. These help others understand us better and show how we feel.

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1. Can we communicate without words?
   Yes! Gestures, facial expressions, and body language can send strong messages without speaking.

   
   

2. Voice Attributes
   Tone, pitch, speed, volume, and clarity affect how we emotionally understand a message (e.g., calm vs. angry tone).

   
   

3. Physical Attributes
   Facial expressions, eye contact, posture, and gestures help support or contradict what we say.

   
   

4. Power of Touch
   Touch shows care or connection. What’s appropriate depends on culture, relationship, and situation.

   
   

5. Which is better?
   Both are important! Verbal is clear, non-verbal is emotional. The best communication uses both.

-example, tone/pitch, volume, intonation

-misscommunication if text messages often fail because of voice cues are stripped away

2. Physical atrributes

   • body language (posture, gestured, facial expressions)

   • eye contact

   • touch

3. The power of touch

   ok: handshakes, high fives or fist bumps

   not ok: suprise touches

Both, because verbal and non verbal communication are most powerful when used together

2.tone,pitch,speed,volume , while loud tones may show anger

3.physical and body movement show confidence , emotions and attitude.

4.touch like a hanshake,hug,comfort pat on the back show support and respect

5.both are important

Yes!

Voice attributes is how a person speaks, that may include tone ,intonation, volume, speed and so on.

Every words that were utter may determine the reactions we will received by the receiver. Plain wording with no intonation may create misunderstanding as they have no emotions in them. Hence the attributes of voices shall give every word we utter an emotion and finally convey the messages effectively.

Physical attributes includes facial expression, eye contact, body language, posture and gesture.

A persons body language says a lot about how that persons personality is, whether they like us and even a lil bit of their characteristics. There's actually many more message we may perceived just from seeing how a persons body language speaks to us. While we are not supposed to judge but body language might show us a clue on how that persons personality is and prepare us on how to interact with them.

Touch have a power to show what emotion we are feeling. Touch includes handshake, hug, pat on the back, and so many more.

Communication through touching needs an extra careful as it is may be sensitive towards other people and may cause uncomfortness. There are times where touching is okay and not. As a good communicator we need to read the room in order to use the power of touch and be sensitive also shows respect if that person don't allow themselves to be touch.

In conclusion, verbal and nonverbal communication needs each other to convey a powerful and clear messages towards the receiver.

voice convey feelings, which can change the entire meaning of a message.

3. physical attribute

   • refer to the visible characteristics of a person appearance and physical behaviour. example, facial expressions.

4. the power of touch

   • handshake, hug are okay to show support.

5. both are important

1. Think of a moment when someone communicated something to you without using words. It could be through a look, a gesture, body language, or facial expression.

2. Write your full name and Student ID.

3. Write a short post (100–150 words) answering:

   • What happened?

   • What message did the person try to convey?

   • How did you interpret it?

   • Was the message clear or confusing? Why?

Rules:

• Must be a real-life experience, meaning no fictional or AI-generated content.

• Use your own words and reflections.

I decided to check on her and asked if everything was okay. She told me she was really nervous about presenting because she wasn’t good at speaking in front of people. I gave her some encouragement and told her she didn’t have to worry because we were all in this together. I also supported her during our practice by giving her a thumbs up and smiling when she presenting

At the end, she did well in the presentation. I learned that sometimes people don’t say how they feel, but their actions show it. So, it’s important to pay attention to nonverbal cues and be kind with our words.

The message here was clear from the get go. He had hold out his open palm towards me for a snack in my hands. His intention was clear and without utter a word, we were able to fulfill out motives without uttering another word.

We’ve known each other for so long that even a small facial expression or hand gesture says a lot. Sometimes I just make a weird face, and they already know I’m about to say something funny or spill some tea. It’s even more useful in class or quiet places where we can’t talk. Just one look, and everyone gets the message.

Honestly, I think non-verbal communication is cool. Not everything needs to be said out loud. A simple look or expression can say more than words, especially when you’ve got that kind of connection with your friends.

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In December 2023, my family and I went to PWTC to attend my diploma convocation ceremony at PWTC Kuala Lumpur.  My father is the one who does the driving from Perlis to Selangor because, well, he did not want to sit in the back playing with his phone all day. My mother prepared all the necessities while I prepared the convocation clothes and the fee.  On the way, my mother talked with my father about the hotel and other stuff, and then my little sister wanted to eat a snack, so she opened it and suddenly, without a word, my father put out his left hand toward my sister.   I interpret it as he wanted the snack also, so I ordered her to give some to him.  The message is clear that my father is hungry, and to prevent taking his attention off the road, he used gestures and nonverbal communication to communicate with us.

The message here that i deliver to the doctor was clear. He immediately understand my facial expressions and asked a woman nurse nearby to help check my condition. For me, nonverbal communication is also important when interacting with others, as it enhances mutual understanding.

The message she wanted to convey was clear and understandable. The way she shook and nodded her head, everyone could understand the message she wanted to convey.

Student ID: AM2412018021

One day, during a math test, I was feeling really nervous and unsure about my answers. I looked up from my paper and accidentally made eye contact with my best friend sitting across the room. She didn’t say a word, but she gave me a small, confident nod and a quick thumbs-up under the desk. That simple gesture made me feel calm and supported. I interpreted her message as “You’ve got this” or “Don’t worry.” Even though she didn’t speak, her encouragement came through clearly. Her body language was reassuring and exactly what I needed at that moment. The message was clear because of the timing, her expression, and how well we know each other. It reminded me that sometimes a small, silent gesture can be more powerful than words.

This shown that both non verbal and verbal communication are both important to each individual. This interprets that by giving someone a nonverbal communication such as touch can give a huge impact to a person. Other than that, verbal communication also give a huge impact in our daily life because by expressing ourselves to others can help us feel more connected with others and help us to feel better about what we felt.

Whenever I’m tempted to misbehave in public or act impulsively, I feel her gaze on me. Her eyes narrow slightly, her expression firm but calm. In that moment, I understand exactly what she means: "Think before you act." It’s as if we share a secret language, one that keeps me in line without embarrassing me in front of others.

Some might think strict rules or raised voices are the only ways to discipline a child, but my mother’s silent communication is far more powerful. Her eyes don’t just warn me. They teach me self-control. Over time, I’ve learned to pause and consider my actions before doing something I might regret.

For me, non-verbal communication taught me how to read someone expressions and predict their expectations before they act.

The message was quite clear to me because of how strange his behavior was from normal. I felt awful for not considering his feelings and apologized to him later. It reminded me of how powerful nonverbal communication can be, especially with someone who cares.

At the end of the day no one really knows what had happened to her that made her sad but we just know that at that moment she needed that in order to get back up stronger again.

We can see that nonverbal communication, facial expressions, body language and even vibes really is a powerful way of conveying the feeling and emotion of the message without having to use any words.

AM2412017645

When I was a kid, I still remember the night when my late aunty was critically ill because of fibroid. The night was filled with pain and tense situation because after midnight, she started to struggling with her pain and was calling for help. For your information, I live beside her house and I clearly can hear her wincing in pain. After that, I woke my parents and then we rush out to her house. When I was there, I was so shocked to see her condition. Her face was pale, her lips started turning bluish-white and she was groaning in pain while called out my name, my mother’s name and my sister’s name, saying “it’s hurts so much”.

               After that, I held her head in my lap, trying to comfort her. She was too weak too speak at that time but she gripped my hand tightly as a sign or message that she was in intense pain. And she also clutched her stomach tightly as she groaned in pain. I was totally understanding the message she wanted to tell me and the other that time. I can see based on her facial expression and her gesture that she was in pain and cannot bear the pain anymore. What did I do at that time? I still shocked watching her struggling with the pain while trying to comfort her even though it doesn’t help or took the pain away.

Through her gesture and facial expression, she was trying to tell me “Don’t worry, you’ll do great.”

I immediately felt a sense of calm and support. Her non-verbal communication made me feel encouraged and more confident to begin my presentation in the class.

The message was very clear because her gesture was simple, direct, and backed up by a positive facial expression. It was exactly what I needed in that time to have a confident to do a presentation.

One time, my little baby cried very loudly. It was a difficult moment because everyone in the house was tired, and her cry made things more stressful.

At first, I didn’t understand what she wanted. She didn’t use any words just crying. I didn’t know how to help her.

Later, I realized she was hungry and needed milk. Over time, I learned to understand her better through her sounds, expressions, and body movements.

The message wasn’t clear at first, but now I can respond quickly without her saying a word. This experience showed me that non-verbal communication is powerful. By learning to read her signals, I became more connected to her. It helped build a stronger bond between us.

1. What Happened ?

   I often video call with her to show my love and care towards her. However , sometimes she eventually cries without saying any words. There , I understand that she really misses home and family.

2. What message did the person try to convey ?

   Clearly she wants all of us (family) to know how much she misses us and cannot wait to be back at home.

3. How did you interpret it ?

   I often show my caring side as a sister by asking her condition if she is okay with her studies and life there. I also ask if she has money for herself.

   
   

4. Was the messages clear or confusing ? Why ?

   The messages are very clear because from the video call , I can see her feelings by looking at her face.

AM2412017211

There is one moment when I was at my workplace, during an ongoing audit at my outlet. My co-worker and I communicated using non verbal communication which is eye contact. The situation happened when we notice that the cloth we use to clean dirt was left on the prepping table, which is not allowed and could result in point deduction from the auditor. But luckily, I understood her message just by looking at her eyes and quickly moved the dirty cloth back to its place.

Her message was very clear and i understood it immediately because she used eye contact to point out the dirt cloth before the auditor could check our prepping table.

Student ID: KL2412017677

Five years ago, I was helping my father at a FAMA pasar malam and then there a Chinese man who couldn't speak approached our fruit stall at the time i didn't knew he was a mute. He communicated solely through hand gestures, he was pointing the boxes which clearly asking for the empty fruit boxes we used. I didn't understood his request at first, but my dad did understand those gesture as he is very used to interact with mute when his was young . My dad gave permission for it, as we usually just threw them away or left them behind, I gave him the boxes. He then began breaking them down. His message wasn't that clear as i wasnt that fluent in hand gesture language. And To this day, he still comes at the end of the market to collect boxes from us and other sellers to sell it after. Through these interactions, I've even learned a bit of sign language, which has been a valuable outcome.

My mom literally trying to give her best to make me feel less worried. The hug was very comforting me and make me feel so calming.

The message are very clear because the non-verbal communication can convey powerful support and positive intentions without saying a word and i can feel the sincerity.

The message was very clear as he understand my face expression and decided to take the right action by offering a hug instead of letting me talk with tears.

The message here that i want to deliver is, even my dad didn’t say anything but we all know that what he wants.

this massage of non verbal is very clear what he wanted and understandable ,he shake his head with disappointed facial expressions to we understand to go and buy something he wanted

He’d been trying to say "Pass the soy sauce" with just body language. I misinterpreted because his gesture wasn’t specific enough. Pointing or glancing at the bottle would’ve helped. His annoyed reaction showed how easily silent messages can fail without context. I learned a lesson that a simple gesture can mean anything unless it’s clear!

The hug really said everything because it comforted me so much. She knows all I needed is a big warm hug and to be told that I’m loved. To me, the hug sounded like “It’s not your fault” “Everything is going to be okay” and “I love you even if you think everyone else doesn’t”.

The message was clear to me because I know she loves and cares for me even without having to say it to each other.

Not sure if this answers the question but I think love is not always has to be verbally expressed. You’d know it’s pure and genuine if you could feel it nonverbal. 🩷

P/s: Sorry for the late submission! I thought I submitted it at 3pm just now but I checked and I didn’t 😢

His expression clearly meant, “I did the chores this time, but don’t let it happen again.” It was a silent reminder to take responsibility.

I immediately understood that He wasn’t angry, but He wanted me to notice and appreciate his effort—and remember to do my part next time.

It was very clear. His body language—relaxed posture but raised eyebrow—was enough to express both his patience and his silent warning in a humorous way.

*ps - sorry for the late submission madam

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