Question

Describe how paralanguage and silence play a role in our communication with others.

Answer 1

Paralanguage and silence are the critical aspects of nonverbal communication.

Paralanguage involves volume, pitch, speech and intonation, can be referred as cover term for body language, expressed consciously or unconsciously. It focuses on “what” and “how” we say it impacting other emotionally. Paralanguage helps in conveying the true meaning behind the words, to emphasize something to be remembered it can be done by modifying the tone and body language.

Silence as a nonverbal communication is highly underutilized. Silence in communication helps others to think, evaluate and capture the attention of others. as quoted by Leonardo da Vinci - "Nothing strengthens authority so much as silence."