Your Words Only Tell a Fraction of the Story — Here’s Why Tone and Body Language Actually Matter More

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Have you ever faced a situation where you found your words insufficient to convey the required message? Your words are not the only means to convey your message; effective communication demands much more than words only. Studies show that words convey only 7% of the message while the rest of the 93% message is conveyed through the tone and body language of the speaker. This idea revolves around Dr. Albert Mehrabian’s famous 7-38-55 Rule. This framework explains how we convey the majority of messages through nonverbal prompts.

This article highlights the different mechanisms of the 7-38-55 Rule and explains the oral,

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