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Non Verbal Signals
Moderate signal

Nodding

A vertical movement of the head that signals agreement, encouragement or understanding.

Voice
Channel
Moderate
Reliability
Moderate
Difficulty to Read
Example

A listener gives slow steady nods to show that the speaker should continue.

How to Read It

Slow nods tend to signal genuine agreement, while rapid nods can signal impatience to speak.

A Word of Caution

Polite nodding does not always mean true agreement, so confirm understanding in words.

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