Repeating: Is when someone ask you for directions and you say north of here, while also pointing. That way you are giving your instruction twice.
Substituting: When a friend asks you what’s new, you might shrug your shoulders instead of answering in words.
Complementing: When nonverbal behavior matches verbal behavior. For example, a sincere apology would be accompanied with the right tone of voice and facial expression.
Accenting: Using nonverbal devices to emphasize a point. For example, pointing a finger when you are accusing someone of something
Regulating: Nonverbal behaviors control the flow of verbal communication. For example, your voice raises when you are telling a story
Contradicting: Expressing opposite messages in nonverbal and verbal communication. For example, someone could be saying “uh-huh” and “hmm” when you’re telling a story, but their body language seems disinterested. Studies show when we receive these types of messages we tend to believe the body language more.
Deceiving: Studies show time and time again that:
We are accurate in detecting deception only slightly more than half the time
We overestimate our abilities to detect others lies’
We have a strong tendency to judge others’ messages as truthful