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Contextual Cues
High signal

Congruence

The degree to which words, tone and body all carry the same message.

Context
Channel
High
Reliability
Advanced
Difficulty to Read
Example

A person says they are delighted yet the voice is flat and the shoulders are slumped.

How to Read It

When words and body agree, trust the message more. When they conflict, the body often tells the truer story.

A Word of Caution

Mismatch can come from tiredness or distraction, not deceit, so explore before judging.

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