

82: Vanessa Van Edwards | Pumping up the Volume of Nonverbal Communication
Aug 16, 2018
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Podcast Vocal Tonality Fail
- Vanessa Van Edwards shared a podcast experience where focusing only on vocal tonality without visual engagement backfired.
- The interviewer felt snubbed despite her vocal charisma because of lack of facial and body language feedback.
Facial Punctuators Influence Perception
- People use facial punctuators to emphasize words, like raised eyebrows or furrowed brows.
- These involuntary expressions influence how others perceive your emotions and intentions.
Gender Bias in Nonverbal Interpretation
- Men and women express nonverbal cues similarly but interpretations differ by gender.
- Aggressive expressions in women often receive negative labels, while men are seen as serious and competent.