Aspects of nonverbal communication Introduction Nonverbal communication is the passing of information through nonlinguistic means. Research has shown that people communicate more effectively through nonverbal communication than verbal means. Nonverbal communication occurs on body platforms such as eyes, the face, vocal sounds, posture, gestures, intonation, and many others. However, sign language is not an aspect of nonverbal communication. Nonverbal communication is the reason why some people appear to be more popular or charismatic. How one behaves while talking plays a role in how much the other person is receptive to the conversation. By reading nonverbal cues, a person can tell what the other person is thinking even though they are not talking. Therefore, it is essential to master the right