Communication is made up of two parts: receptive and expressive communication. Receptive communication refers to the way a listener receives and understands a message from a communication partner*.

It’s not always what you say, but it’s how you say it. Much of our communication is portrayed by our nonverbal cues and gestures, emphasizing our message or confusing it. Adults and children routinely ...

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Social cues help you communicate your thoughts and feelings through expressions, tone, gestures, and posture. You can observe others and practice role-playing to improve interpreting and using social ...