Although nonverbal communication includes several visual channels, we also use it when interpreting purely audio communication, such as during phone conversations. Explain what nonverbal cues are being sent even over the phone.

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Paralanguage is the use of a person’s voice to interpret communication. Over the phone, a person’s tone of voice or rate of speech could indicate their mood. We often can “hear” a smile or a sob in a person’s voice, which are vocal characterizers. Vocal distracters may also reflect a person’s certainty about a subject.

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Write an essay explaining why self-inventory is an important step in employment interview preparation.

What will be an ideal response?

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