NONVERBAL CUES IN THE WORKPLACE: A PSYCHOLOGICAL CRITICAL ASSESSMENT

Abstract

Nonverbal cues play a crucial role in workplace interactions. Nonverbal cues are more significant in reading someone’s personality and communication intention than the words and ways chosen to communicate. The body language of the person communicating speaks volumes about their intention and psyche. It is a general saying that “actions speak louder than words”; therefore, it should be a prerogative to read and fathom the nonverbal cues more seriously in workplace communication than the words. The present study, “Nonverbal Cues in the Workplace: A Psychological Critical Assessment,” examines the ways in which much of the oral interactions in the workplace are impacted by nonverbal cues. The study also highlights various aspects and implications of nonverbal cues. Choosing effective body language and other nonverbal cues while communicating or when choosing not to communicate and analysing others’ body language is crucial for effective, productive, and professional conversations at work.