What percentage of communication is nonverbal?

The correct answer is B. 55 percent. According to Albert Mehrabian's widely referenced communication research, 55% of communication is nonverbal (body language, facial expressions, gestures), 38% is vocal (tone, pitch, pace), and only 7% is verbal (the actual words spoken). This is sometimes called the 7-38-55 rule.

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A45 percent
B55 percent
C50 percent
D90 percent

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7% (3)
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88% (38)
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2% (1)
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According to Albert Mehrabian's widely referenced communication research, 55% of communication is nonverbal (body language, facial expressions, gestures), 38% is vocal (tone, pitch, pace), and only 7% is verbal (the actual words spoken). This is sometimes called the 7-38-55 rule. In project and program management contexts, understanding that the majority of communication is nonverbal underscores the importance of in-person or video communication over text-based channels.

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