... Paralanguage can be non-verbal but vocal, using the voice to modulate words, intonation, voice pitch, tone and volume and 'stressing' of words or a part of a word. Appearance is the way we present ourselves for example through the clothes we wear. All forms of NVC aid our vocal communication and everyday interaction. NVC exchanges information and meanings for example through facial expressions, gestures and movements of the body. Gestures and other bodily movements include emblems, illustrators and body touching. Emblems are non-verbal acts that have direct verbal meanings, usually shown by hand movements, and are sent deliberately. The "peace" or victory sign and the "thumbs up" meaning OK or good are examples of emblems. "Mostly, these emblems are culture specific" (Knapp, 1978, p13). Emblems may represent different meanings in different cultures. In some cultures it is rude to point with the finger. Illustrators are 'movements' that are directly linked to speech, ...

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