Nonverbal communication might be the culprit. We can choose our words well, know what we want to express, yet remain unconscious of the misunderstanding that might occur when the person listening to us does not understand the message we intended to send unless we seek clarification. For example, if I say "You're awesome," and you think I mean "You're terrible" then we have misunderstood one another completely because those are two entirely different messages. Even if I meant "You're awesome" in a complimenting way, it would still come across as negative if I thought you expected me to say so. Nonverbal communication includes gestures, postures, facial expressions, and tone of voice. When we communicate nonverbally, we transfer information through these various mediums that cannot be heard by just anyone who happens to be nearby. These signals help others understand how we feel, what we like, and what we want. Without this type of communication, talking would be much harder than it is today. People use both verbal and nonverbal language when they talk. However, when we communicate nonverbally without making a sound, we are excluding the listener from our conversation. This can be done intentionally (such as when trying to get someone's attention) or unintentionally (such as when having a bad day). Nonverbal communication plays an important role in many aspects of life.