Self-disclosure is classified into two types: verbal and nonverbal. We vocally disclose ourselves when we inform people about our ideas, feelings, preferences, objectives, hopes, and anxieties, for example. We also disclose ourselves by telling stories, making jokes, singing, dancing, acting, and so on. Nonverbally, we reveal ourselves through our appearance, manner of speech, body language, and interest in others. Verbal self-disclosure is used when we want to show other people who we are or what we feel. This form of disclosure can be good or bad, depending on how it is done. For example, if I tell a friend that I like his shirt, this is verbal self-disclosure because I am showing him that I am friendly. If I say "that shirt looks nice on you," this is not verbal self-disclosure because I am not saying anything specific about him or his shirt; instead, I am simply commenting on how it looks. Nonverbal self-disclosure shows people what you're thinking even if you don't say anything. Your face, voice, posture, and even your accessories can all reveal what you are feeling. For example, if I show anger on my face, have a quiet voice, stand with my shoulders slumped, and carry my purse low across my chest, then others will know that I am angry.