Since 93% of our communication is nonverbal (versus 7% being verbal

Youve probably heard the term "nonverbal communication" many times. But what does it mean
with regard to public speaking?
Nonverbal communication for public speaking means everything you communicate to your
audience apart from the words you say. Your content in public speaking is a critical part of your
message, of course. But studies have shown that what you look and sound like when public
speaking plays a central role in how your message is received.

Imagine the world if we did not have nonverbal communication. Nonverbal

communication is a key part to communicating and is often taken for granted and
overlooked. This seems to be very easy to do given that people are virtually
communicating nonverbally 100% of the time and often do it on a subconscious
level. The world would be a more organized and cooperative place if we paid greater
attention to the most frequently used type of communication. There are many

nonverbal communication that can help avoid

misunderstandings. One very important one is facial expressions. your face is
different types of

probably the most expressive part of your body and one of the most important focal
points for nonverbal communication. (Stewart 131). Take a situation where
you and a friend are talking. You say, hi, what is up. In most cases upon doing this
you will also wave or make some type of gesture or most definitely a

facial

expression. The facial expression you make is often not one you are
consciously controlling. Maybe its that your facial expression will reflect your
mood at the time and you will have a scowl on your face.