1.) What are the differences between verbal communication and nonverbal communication? We can communicate every aspect of what we want to express only with verbal messages. Why do we use euphemisms, connotations, and denotations to express ideas that are uncomfortable or difficult to communicate to others? Cite examples from the film shown in class and other relevant examples. There are many different ways of communicating with each other, however the main aspects of communication are basic between two groups, which are verbal and non-verbal communication. First and foremost, verbal communication is a way of communicating face-to-face through the use of the voice. Our voices have the ability to create a language that constitutes a symbolic system in which, as humans, we have the power to assign meanings to words for which we choose to understand, primarily through the use of denotations (the primary symbolic association to a word) and connotations (secondary symbolic associations to a word). Secondly, nonverbal communication is pragmatic in the sense that we only use facial expressions, gestures and sounds. Nonverbal communication is much more difficult to control because most information is transmitted consciously and unconsciously. Although verbal communication is commonly used among all human beings, the use of non-verbal communication helps us express whatever is on our minds at any given moment, no matter the consequences. I believe people have a natural need to belong to a certain group so we do everything we can to assimilate into what is accepted. However, when it comes to situations in which people close to us, which negatively affect our morals or dignity, we try to diffuse the situation using... middle of paper... everything that is encountered by each of its clients, and each of them showed their appreciation for his therapy and how it changed their lives. At the end he shows a sign of contentment and ease. This shows how the different people you meet and how you interact and study with them, the way they in turn behave towards you is the way you will see yourself. Works Cited Citations Ampipparampil, R. (2011, July 22). Perception. Communication 101. Lecture conducted at the University of Arizona, Tucson, ArizonaTubbs, S. (2009). Human communication: Principles and contexts.New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages.Verbal Communication. (n.d.). U of L: College of Business. Retrieved July 27, 2011, from http://cobweb2.louisville.edu/faculty/regbruce/bruce//mgmtwebs/commun_f98/verbal.htm