Describe four suggestions you could give a colleague related to effectively decoding nonverbal messages during a conversation.

What will be an ideal response?

The ideal answer should include:
- One of the most important skills is to resist leaping to conclusions. Develop and test hypotheses.
- Seek alternative explanations.
- Consider that you may be incorrect
- Be open to multiple communication channels
- Measure against a baseline
- Interpret your judgments against a cultural context
- Consider the multitude of factors that can influence the way a person behaves nonverbally.