Also Quote by Leonard Mlodinow
“Scientists attach great importance to the human capacity for spoken language. But we also have a parallel track of nonverbal communication, which may reveal more than our carefully chosen words, and sometimes be at odds with them.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Language Instinct, Leonard Mlodinow, 2009
Nonverbal cues often convey more truth than spoken words and can conflict with them.
In simple terms: Body language can be more honest than speech.
Observe and interpret nonverbal signals.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Job interviews
- personal relationships
- negotiations
- public speaking
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When do you trust your gut over words?
- How can you align verbal and nonverbal messages?
Nonverbal signals can be ambiguous or misread.