30 Examples of Verbal and Non-Verbal Language

Verbal and non-verbal language

The verbal language is the ability to exchange information using words, that is, linguistic signs (for example: a letter). The nonverbal language is the ability to exchange information without using words, but using gestures, movements or sounds that are not words (for example: body posture).

Verbal language can occur without non-verbal, for example, when writing a letter. However, when people are communicating in person, non-verbal language complements verbal language, because it facilitates the understanding of the message made with words.

For example, a person says that she is very tired (verbal language) and touches her eyes with her hands (non-verbal language). In this case, the verbal language is complemented by the non-verbal one.

Verbal language characteristics

Non-verbal language characteristics

Examples of use of verbal language

1. A conversation between two co-workers.
2. A person who says goodbye to a friend "See you later."
3. A chat conversation between two friends.
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4. A poetry.
5. The lyrics of a song.
6. A sign that says "Emergency Exit."
7. A letter.
8. A radio show.
9. A monograph.
10. The news from a newspaper.
11. A telephone conversation between a woman and her husband.
12. The text of a law.
13. An invitation to a wedding.
14. The list of offers from a supermarket.
15. The description of a work in a museum.

Examples of use of non-verbal language

1. Frowning as a manifestation of anger.
2. Smile as a sign that a person is happy.
3. Greet by waving your hand.
4. Sigh in relief.
5. Sitting hunched over as a manifestation of physical fatigue.
6. Yawning as a manifestation of tiredness or boredom.
7. Covering the nose as a manifestation that a person does not like a smell.
8. Looking down as a manifestation of shame.
9. Speak in a low voice as a sign that the person is nervous.
10. Point to an object to indicate that it is the object that is being talked about.
11. Wink an eye as a manifestation of complicity with the recipient.
12. Greet with a pat on the shoulder.
13. Raise your hands to shoulder height as a sign that you don't know something.
14. Tapping the foot gently on the floor as a manifestation of anxiety.
15. Applaud as a manifestation of approval.

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