Verbal and non-verbal cues both play a crucial role in conveying our thoughts and emotions to others. Verbal cues include the words we use when speaking, while non-verbal cues refer to body language, tone of voice, facial expressions, and gesture patterns. Research shows that up to 93% of human communication is non-verbal, so how we say things often matters more than what we actually say. For instance, if you are talking about something sad but your facial expression contradicts your words by showing joy or excitement instead of sadness, then most likely people will doubt the authenticity of your message. In other words, people perceive a fake note easily by reading between the lines based on nonverbal clues rather than relying solely on verbal ones like word choice alone. Non-verbal cues can also reveal certain aspects of personality, such as confidence level (as shown through eye contact), aggression (revealed by a tense posture or gestures), and a relaxed attitude (displayed with smooth movements) among others.