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Discuss the role non-verbal communication (NVC) plays in the operation and effectiveness of verbal communication. Everyday interaction depends on a subtle relationship between what we express in words and what we convey through numerous forms of non-verbal communication (Giddens, 2001). Non-verbal communication (NVC) is the body signals that we deliberately or inadvertently make when we are with other people. NVC tends to run in parallel with verbal communication. It can influence another by many means, which may be intentional, or it may be unintentional. "When we communicate with others we not only speak but we also emit non-verbal vocalisations, gestures, facial expressions and gazes. These are closely integrated with words and may amplify or disambiguate them" (Argyle, 1975). Argyle's view shows that NVC is part of verbal communication and is vital to the interpretation of meaning of words. Abercrombie's view supports that of Argyle's. "People speak with the vocal organs but communicate with...

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