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is verbal or non verbal communication most important to you and why, age please?

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1. Both is important, non verbal more important inm the early satges of a relationship. 19
2. non verbal, usually because a person can say anything and lie but the non verbal shows the truth all the time and its hard to faek. I'm Diana, 21yrs
3. YOU MUST HAVE BOTH OR IT POINTLESS TO BE THERE 16
4. I am 28. Non verbal is, because to me, actions speak louder than words. Anyone can give lip service. I want to be shown not just told.
5. I would prefer verbal but any kind of communication is deffinately needed in a relationship of any kind.
6. Verbal communication is best, if your not married. Im 14. I've never had sex but I wouldn't want to give my body away just yet anyway.
7. non verbal communication. I read way too much in what my boyfriend does rather than what he says. I get most upset when he says that he'll do something and then doesn't. If he says something stupid I just smile, kiss him, and move on. (19 yrs old)
8. Both are vital, however nonverbal is important to intimacy. I'm not talking sexual really ...but a look, a smile, a touch can mean so much! Oh, I'm 37.
9. 18, non verbal cuz u never know what someone will say but non verbal like body signs dont lie
10. I'm 33yrs old and i think verbal communtication is really important because if you have no communtication then how would you know anything about the other person, wants or needs, for fun and a good relationship.
11. 35 and verbal communication is important, since it helps build a foundation to a long lasting friendship and marriage
12. Both are equally important, as non verbal communication can give you cues as to how to interpret the verbal. It's important to know the differences between the sexes so that non verbal communication will not be misinterpreted-- for example, men usually sit at a 90 degree angle from one another or parallel while women will angle themselves toward one another or sit across from each other. Women interpret men's actions as not listening, when actually, that's how they listen best. Women also interject words or phrases, therefore taking an active part as listener while men don't. Learning as much as you can about non verbal communication can set you worlds apart from other people, so I guess it's actually more important than what's said alone. BTW, I'm 33 and studied "body language" with my mom when I was 12 and she was studying in college.
13. depends on the moment. there are times when non verbal communication is needed,specially en comforting people,a simple hand on the shoulder can work wonders. but we use both at all times, consciously or otherwise. body language IS life! i'm 16
14. both but mostly non verbal cuz you don't need to talk to express how you feel I'm 13