Nov 18, 2005 17:38
P1: Language is the essence of communication.
P2: Yes, but what is 'language?' It comes in so many different forms, is there just one that makes it 'the essence' better than any other?
P1: Well, I think that depends on the type of language being used. You see, there's verbal language, body language, and paralanguage--communication that goes 'above and beyond' your basic 'language' language.
P2: So, give me an example.
P1: Okay, well, silence is a good example. By ignoring me, you could be telling me any number of things.
P2: Hmm. That is a good example.
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